Background

PG Meats Limited, a proudly Zambian meat processing company, is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and organic meat products. Since its establishment, PG Meats is growing into one of Zambia's leading suppliers of beef, pork, and poultry products, driving agricultural value addition, supporting local farmers, and contributing to national food security.

As part of our continued expansion, PG Meats seeks to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to strengthen our financial systems and support the company's growth. The ideal candidate must have experience working within a meat production or food processing environment and be capable of performing advanced accounting and financial management functions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Accountant will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic financial planning. This senior-level role will require hands-on financial management, including budgeting, statutory compliance, cost accounting, and providing operational support to enhance business performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, or CA Zambia.
• Full membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including:
• Experience at senior or supervisory accounting role.
• Mandatory experience in a meat production, food processing, or manufacturing environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills.
• Cost accounting experience in a production environment.
• Budget preparation and forecasting.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor junior staff.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all financial transactions with accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger, perform reconciliations, and ensure proper cost allocations.
• Process supplier invoices, manage accounts payable and receivable, and monitor cash flow projections.
• Provide timely financial reports to management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate costing models for meat production and processing activities.
• Monitor production costs, wastage, yields, and variance reports.
• Support operations teams with cost analysis to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Support preparation and management of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Track budget performance and recommend cost-control measures.
• Assist in developing financial policies and frameworks to enhance accountability.
• Ensure compliance with ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA, Workers' Compensation, and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and statutory returns on time.
• Facilitate audits through proper documentation and timely queries resolution.
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Promote transparency, integrity, and adherence to internal control procedures.
• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Support treasury functions, including bank reconciliations and relationships with financial institutions.
• Provide financial insights to management to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams on cost optimization and resource planning.
• Support financial oversight of company initiatives and growth strategies.

• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills
• Cost accounting experience in a production environment
• Budget preparation and forecasting
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor junior staff

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, or CA Zambia
• Full membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)