Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

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

Jobs at:
Armaguard Security Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 5 2026

Duty Station:
PLOT NO. 730/731 CHACHACHA ROAD | Lusaka, Zambia | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in regularly reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in computing taxes and prepare tax returns in accordance with Zambian tax laws.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist in analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Zambian accounting standards and financial regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA or ZICA certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a similar industry.
• Proficient in Sage 200 and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of Zambian tax laws and accounting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications to ARMAGUARD SECURITY LIMITED PLOT NO. 730/731 CHACHACHA ROAD, LUSAKA or send your full application as ONE PDF DOCUMENT.

Application should be addressed to:

The Group Human Resource Manager
Armaguard Security Limited
Cha Cha Cha Road
P.O Box 30179
Lusaka, Zambia

Closing date of receiving applications will be 05 JUNE, 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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