General & Daily Accounting

Daily accounting and bookkeeping
Maintain general ledgers
Prepare income statements
Fixed asset journals and register maintenance
Inventory, raw materials, and finished goods journals

Invoicing & Registers

Maintain register of received purchase invoices
Maintain register of issued sales invoices
Accounts receivable month-end processing and reconciliation
Accounts payable month-end processing and reconciliation

Tax & Statutory Compliance

Maintain VAT register and prepare monthly VAT reporting
Handle ZRA tax registrations
Prepare and submit ZRA tax reporting (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Turnover Tax as applicable)
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (Companies Act, Labour Act, ZRA regulations)
Payroll processing, including PAYE, NAPSA, and NHIMA contributions and remittances

Reporting

Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS/local GAAP requirements
Liaise with external auditors during annual audits
Liaise regularly with the European head office accountants on reporting, reconciliations, and group requirements
Report directly to the Managing Director on financial performance and compliance matters

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, ZICA Diploma or CA Level II or Equivalent.

Professional accounting qualification ( ZICA, CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
1–2 years of relevant work experience in an accounting role, preferably within FMCG or a manufacturing/distribution environment
Must be a registered member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)
Qualification results must be verifiable by ZAQA (Zambia Qualifications Authority)
Strong working knowledge of Zambian tax law and ZRA e-filing systems (Tax Online)
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, Dropbox, Microsoft office, or similar ERP systems) and MS Excel
Sound understanding of NAPSA and NHIMA statutory obligations

Key Competencies

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to meet strict monthly and statutory deadlines
Good communication skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with an international head office team
High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to compliance and process improvement

المهارات المطلوبة

Bookkeeping and general ledger maintenanceFinancial statement preparation (IFRS/local GAAP)Fixed assets accounting and register maintenanceInventory and cost accounting for raw materials and finished goodsAccounts receivable month-end processing and reconciliationAccounts payable month-end processing and reconciliationVAT reporting and ZRA e-filing (Tax Online)ZRA tax registrations and corporate tax/PAYE/Turnover Tax submissionsPayroll processing and statutory remittances (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA)Accounting/ERP software proficiency (e.g., Zoho Books, similar systems)Microsoft Excel proficiencyExternal audit coordination and liaisonProfessional accounting qualification and ZICA registration (ZAQA-verifiable)Accuracy and attention to detailTime management and meeting monthly/statutory deadlines

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