Vacancy title:
Assistant Cost Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, Food Processing & Sales]
Jobs at:
Zambeef Products PLC
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 20 2026
Duty Station:
MPONGWE FLOURMILL | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, leather, shoes, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.
Responsibilities
Ensuring all inventory received, produced and issued have been timely posted in Pastel with accurate Quantity and Value.
Ensuring production (BOM) reports are captured timely, at the correct Unit costs by conducting daily Inventory reviews
Ensuring all internal stock Transfers are documented & timely captured in Pastel
Ensuring stock is available in pastel at all times for Sales invoicing
Ensuring accurate and controlled monthly stock takes and addressing any noted control weaknesses
Preparing monthly stock take schedules for accounts inventory adjustment.
Preparation of the monthly Stock variance report on all stocks in terms of quantity and value
Ensuring accurate reports on production volumes and value, and BOM reports.
Preparation of an accurate monthly inventory throughput report on Finished Goods & Raw materials.
Ensuring all invoices due are handed over to Creditors accountant for timely payment. (Critical role player between stocks/stores and accounts department regarding all stock items in terms of control, reporting and valuation)
Ensuring all records are kept, and documents are neatly filed.
Qualifications and Experience
Full Grade 12 Certificate
Accounting Technician qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ZICA) or equivalent.
2 years of work experience
Skilled in planning, organizing accounting and finance operations
Must be a Member of ZICA
Additional Notes
Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.
NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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Candidates meeting the above criteria should submit handwritten letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, including contact details of three (3) referees and should be addressed to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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