Vacancy title:
Management Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Precision Recruitment

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, September 13 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

The Management Accountant will be responsible for providing accurate financial and management information to support strategic decision-making, cost control, and performance improvement across the manufacturing business. The role involves preparing management accounts, analyzing variances, monitoring production costs, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing costs, overheads, and cost of sales.
• Analyse production efficiency, waste, and yield to support operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard costing systems and ensure accurate product costing.
• Assist with annual budgets, financial planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support management in decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved financial efficiency.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Prepare year end reports and submissions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting  software and advanced MS Excel skills. Proficiency in Palladium Pro added Bonus

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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