About the Role

Tawansanthong Mining Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and provide accurate financial insights to support management decision-making. This is a hybrid position, primarily based in Lusaka, with periodic travel to Masuku for on-site financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Zambian accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.
• Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, ZRA) are accurately submitted.
• Assist in annual budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with ZRA, PACRA, and other statutory obligations.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls and systems.
• Conduct cost analysis and project accounting for operations, particularly in Masuku.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations to management.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualification: ACCA, CA (Zambia), or CIMA full membership (required).
• Experience: 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting or financial management.
• Solid understanding of Zambian tax laws, IFRS, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or Pastel).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel between Lusaka and Masuku as required.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Team player with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Zambian accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.
• Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, ZRA) are accurately submitted.
• Assist in annual budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with ZRA, PACRA, and other statutory obligations.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls and systems.
• Conduct cost analysis and project accounting for operations, particularly in Masuku.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations to management.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Solid understanding of Zambian tax laws, IFRS, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or Pastel).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Professional Qualification: ACCA, CA (Zambia), or CIMA full membership (required).
• Experience: 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting or financial management.