Accountant
2026-08-04T09:15:26+00:00
Gramus
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations
2026-09-01T17:00:00+00:00
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Gramus is seeking an experienced, dependable and detail-oriented Head Accountant to manage its accounting function and strengthen financial controls across the business.
The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash-flow management, inventory accounting and regulatory compliance. The Head Accountant will also supervise accounting employees and provide management with accurate financial information for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s daily accounting and financial operations.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Manage the general ledger and month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Review bank, cash, inventory, supplier and customer reconciliations.
- Develop annual budgets and monitor actual results against approved budgets.
- Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor the company’s working-capital position.
- Analyse revenue, costs, profit margins and operational performance.
- Maintain effective controls over cash, inventory, expenses and company assets.
- Review payroll calculations and ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses.
- Ensure compliance with ZRA requirements and applicable Zambian tax legislation.
- Coordinate statutory audits and provide the required supporting documentation.
- Maintain the fixed-asset register and review depreciation calculations.
- Supervise, train and evaluate members of the accounting team.
- Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
- Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and internal-control procedures.
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and securely maintained.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Full or partial professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA or ZICA preferred.
- Five years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or senior accounting position is preferred
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.
- Good understanding of Zambian tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience with inventory accounting and cost control will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and recognised accounting software.
- Strong analytical and financial problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication and staff-management skills.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
* Oversee the company’s daily accounting and financial operations. * Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. * Manage the general ledger and month-end and year-end closing processes. * Review bank, cash, inventory, supplier and customer reconciliations. * Develop annual budgets and monitor actual results against approved budgets. * Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor the company’s working-capital position. * Analyse revenue, costs, profit margins and operational performance. * Maintain effective controls over cash, inventory, expenses and company assets. * Review payroll calculations and ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses. * Ensure compliance with ZRA requirements and applicable Zambian tax legislation. * Coordinate statutory audits and provide the required supporting documentation. * Maintain the fixed-asset register and review depreciation calculations. * Supervise, train and evaluate members of the accounting team. * Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective action. * Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management. * Develop and implement accounting policies and internal-control procedures. * Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and securely maintained.
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls. * Good understanding of Zambian tax and statutory reporting requirements. * Experience with inventory accounting and cost control will be an added advantage. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and recognised accounting software. * Strong analytical and financial problem-solving abilities. * Excellent leadership, communication and staff-management skills. * High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. * Full or partial professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA or ZICA preferred. * Five years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or senior accounting position is preferred
JOB-6a71adae4a54c
Vacancy title:
Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Gramus
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 1 2026
Duty Station:
Ndola | Ndola
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Gramus is seeking an experienced, dependable and detail-oriented Head Accountant to manage its accounting function and strengthen financial controls across the business.
The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash-flow management, inventory accounting and regulatory compliance. The Head Accountant will also supervise accounting employees and provide management with accurate financial information for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s daily accounting and financial operations.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Manage the general ledger and month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Review bank, cash, inventory, supplier and customer reconciliations.
- Develop annual budgets and monitor actual results against approved budgets.
- Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor the company’s working-capital position.
- Analyse revenue, costs, profit margins and operational performance.
- Maintain effective controls over cash, inventory, expenses and company assets.
- Review payroll calculations and ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses.
- Ensure compliance with ZRA requirements and applicable Zambian tax legislation.
- Coordinate statutory audits and provide the required supporting documentation.
- Maintain the fixed-asset register and review depreciation calculations.
- Supervise, train and evaluate members of the accounting team.
- Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
- Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and internal-control procedures.
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and securely maintained.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Full or partial professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA or ZICA preferred.
- Five years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or senior accounting position is preferred
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.
- Good understanding of Zambian tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience with inventory accounting and cost control will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and recognised accounting software.
- Strong analytical and financial problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication and staff-management skills.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should mail the following documents:
- An updated CV
- A cover letter
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Contact details for at least two professional references
Applications should be sent with the subject line:
Application – Head Accountant
Closing Date
1 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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