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2026-01-19T10:41:32+00:00
Zambeef Products PLC
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FULL_TIME
 
MPONGWE FLOURMILL
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, Food Processing & Sales
ZMW
 
MONTH
2026-01-20T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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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.

  • 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.
  • Planning
  • Organizing accounting and finance operations
  • Proficiency in Pastel accounting software
  • Full Grade 12 Certificate
  • Accounting Technician qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ZICA) or equivalent.
  • Member of ZICA
professional certificate
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JOB-696e0a5ce356f

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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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, January 20 2026
Duty Station: MPONGWE FLOURMILL | Lusaka
Posted: 19-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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