Require an ACCOUNTANT in Lusaka, Zambia

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