The Financial Accountant will oversee daily accounting activities, manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with statutory tax regulations, and assist with budget management and auditing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and precision to maintain robust financial governance and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Own the books and deliver accurate financials.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements per IFRS.
• Maintain and reconcile GL, trial balance, fixed asset register.
• Deliver management accounts by the 5th with variance analysis.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Keep company 100% compliant, zero penalty.
• File and remit VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, WHT, Income Tax on time.
• Ensure full ZRA compliance and handle ZRA audits.
• Update management on changes in tax laws.

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Control cash in and cash out.
• Verify supplier invoices vs LPOs/GRNs, schedule payments, reconcile suppliers.
• Issue customer invoices, follow up debtors, maintain aging report.
• Enforce credit policy.

4. Cash Flow Management

• Protect and track company cash daily.
• Daily cash flow monitoring and weekly treasury forecast.
• Bank reconciliations for all accounts.

5. Audit & Internal Controls

• Build strong controls and be audit-ready.
• Prepare audit schedules for internal/external audits.
• Enforce approval matrix, segregation of duties, and documentation.
• Detect and report irregularities/fraud.

6. Cost Accounting & Budget Support

• Track costs and support profitability.
• Assist in annual budget and forecasts.
• Track production costs, inventory valuation, stock counts.
• Analyse cost overruns and advise on cost saving & cost-control initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent) is required.

Membership: Active membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, mining or relevant industry.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software/ERPs (e.g., SAP, Sage, Pastel, or QuickBooks) and advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

Competencies: High ethical standards, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

– Worked in multi-culture company is a plus

• Own the books and deliver accurate financials.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements per IFRS.
• Maintain and reconcile GL, trial balance, fixed asset register.
• Deliver management accounts by the 5th with variance analysis.
• Keep company 100% compliant, zero penalty.
• File and remit VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, WHT, Income Tax on time.
• Ensure full ZRA compliance and handle ZRA audits.
• Update management on changes in tax laws.
• Control cash in and cash out.
• Verify supplier invoices vs LPOs/GRNs, schedule payments, reconcile suppliers.
• Issue customer invoices, follow up debtors, maintain aging report.
• Enforce credit policy.
• Protect and track company cash daily.
• Daily cash flow monitoring and weekly treasury forecast.
• Bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Build strong controls and be audit-ready.
• Prepare audit schedules for internal/external audits.
• Enforce approval matrix, segregation of duties, and documentation.
• Detect and report irregularities/fraud.
• Track costs and support profitability.
• Assist in annual budget and forecasts.
• Track production costs, inventory valuation, stock counts.
• Analyse cost overruns and advise on cost saving & cost-control initiatives.

• Proficiency in accounting software/ERPs (e.g., SAP, Sage, Pastel, or QuickBooks)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent) is required.
• Active membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).