Project Accountant
2025-04-27T20:03:55+00:00
Wincyril Enterprises Limited
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https://www.wincyril-enterprises.com/
FULL_TIME
Chipata West
Chipata
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Wincyril Enterprises Limited is a renewable power producer and supplier company, currently developing a solar power plant in Chipata West, Eastern Province, Zambia. The company is seeking to recruit an experienced individual to work as the Project Accountant. The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the Solar Plant Project, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing project expenditures, preparing financial statements, and maintaining proper accounting records to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Monitor project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets and cost controls.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and financial statements.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Assist in developing and managing project budgets.
- Track expenses to ensure they align with financial projections.
- Identify and report financial risks related to project implementation.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process payments to suppliers, contractors, and employees in a timely manner.
- Maintain records of invoices, purchase orders, and tax filings.
- Ensure timely collection of receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Zambian tax laws, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax obligations.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
- Assist in preparing documentation for annual audits and financial reviews.
Payroll & Employee Compensation
- Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate salary payments and statutory deductions.
- Maintain proper records of staff benefits, allowances, and deductions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in energy, construction, or project-based industries.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP).
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, financial reporting standards, and cost control principles.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a remote project environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet strict financial deadlines.
Financial Management & Reporting Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Monitor project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets and cost controls. Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and financial statements. Budgeting & Cost Control Assist in developing and managing project budgets. Track expenses to ensure they align with financial projections. Identify and report financial risks related to project implementation. Accounts Payable & Receivable Process payments to suppliers, contractors, and employees in a timely manner. Maintain records of invoices, purchase orders, and tax filings. Ensure timely collection of receivables and follow up on outstanding payments. Tax & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with Zambian tax laws, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax obligations. Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed. Assist in preparing documentation for annual audits and financial reviews. Payroll & Employee Compensation Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate salary payments and statutory deductions. Maintain proper records of staff benefits, allowances, and deductions
Ability to work in a remote project environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet strict financial deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in energy, construction, or project-based industries. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP). Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, financial reporting standards, and cost control principles
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Vacancy title:
Project Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Wincyril Enterprises Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025
Duty Station:
Chipata West | Chipata | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Wincyril Enterprises Limited is a renewable power producer and supplier company, currently developing a solar power plant in Chipata West, Eastern Province, Zambia. The company is seeking to recruit an experienced individual to work as the Project Accountant. The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the Solar Plant Project, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing project expenditures, preparing financial statements, and maintaining proper accounting records to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Monitor project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets and cost controls.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and financial statements.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Assist in developing and managing project budgets.
- Track expenses to ensure they align with financial projections.
- Identify and report financial risks related to project implementation.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process payments to suppliers, contractors, and employees in a timely manner.
- Maintain records of invoices, purchase orders, and tax filings.
- Ensure timely collection of receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Zambian tax laws, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax obligations.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
- Assist in preparing documentation for annual audits and financial reviews.
Payroll & Employee Compensation
- Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate salary payments and statutory deductions.
- Maintain proper records of staff benefits, allowances, and deductions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in energy, construction, or project-based industries.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP).
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, financial reporting standards, and cost control principles.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a remote project environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet strict financial deadlines.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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