Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, and accounting operations. The successful candidate will ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with all regulatory and statutory requirements while providing accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage all statutory filings and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and any other applicable taxes.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with financial planning and budgeting.
• Review and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to senior leadership.
• Supervise and support finance team members where applicable.
• Assist with payroll oversight and related statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, CA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, with significant exposure to taxation and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements and coordinating audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Competencies

• Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Statutory Filings
• Audit Coordination
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Analytical Thinking
• Leadership & Team Support
• Time Management

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage all statutory filings and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and any other applicable taxes.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with financial planning and budgeting.
• Review and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to senior leadership.
• Supervise and support finance team members where applicable.
• Assist with payroll oversight and related statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.

• Strong knowledge of Zambian tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Statutory Filings
• Audit Coordination
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Analytical Thinking
• Leadership & Team Support
• Time Management

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, CA, or equivalent.
• Experience preparing financial statements and coordinating audits.