Accountant

Job description

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Kitwe

Reports To: Senior Accountant

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a similar role

Job Objective

To oversee accounting, sales, and marketing administration,

ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and

procedures while contributing to strategic financial planning

and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

 Coordinate activities within the Accounting Unit.

 Monitor and appraise team performance based on

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

 Review, update, and implement company policies

for creditors’ payments.

 Ensure OPEX, CAPEX, AP, and AR transactions

comply with internal financial controls.

 Review and approve general ledger account

reconciliations.

 Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual

financial reports for both management and statutory

bodies.

 Develop and submit monthly creditors’ payment

forecasts to the Treasury Directorate.

 Train, coach, and mentor accounting team

members for performance and professional growth.

 Address and resolve internal and external audit

queries promptly.

 Ensure timely reconciliation of deduction schedules

from employers.

 Provide effective leadership and direction to direct

reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 Achievement rate of strategic objectives

 Cycle time for financial period-end closings

 Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting

 Percentage of manual accruals

 Accuracy of receivables aging reports

 Average resolution time for disputes

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

Education:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Full ZICA,

ACCA or CIMA level

Professional Membership

ZICA membership is mandatory

Competency Requirements

Generic Competencies:

 Team player

 Integrity

 Business Acumen

 Strategic Thinking

 Customer Orientation

 Decisiveness

 People Development & Management

 Interpersonal Skills

 Personal Development

Functional Competencies:

 Planning & Control

 Financial & Management Accounting

 Analytical & Problem-Solving

 Understanding of Accounting Principles

 Relationship Management

 Financial Strategy & Risk Management

To Apply:

Submit your application, CV and credentials to

Kudzai@zamboufinance.com.zm

CC: info@zamboufinance.com.zm

Closing Date: 13th June 2025