Chief Accountant

Job description

ORYX Energies S.A “OESA” is one of Africa’s largest and longest established independent providers of oil and gas products and services. In pursuit of its business strategies in Zambia, the company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position mentioned below, to join its team at ORYX Energies Zambia Ltd “OEZL”, based on the Copperbelt and Lusaka.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Risk and Optimization Manager.

The Chief Accountant will be based in Lusaka, at CCO Lusaka.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Chief Accountant ensures the credibility of the accounts of the company in accordance with the standards determined by management, while verifying the work provided by the accounting teams.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review cash and bank reconciliations at least twice every week.
Reconcile collections against receipting and provide updates to management   Ensure all debtors, suppliers and General Ledger are properly reconciled.
Review and approve inventory reconciliation.
Ensure all taxes reconciliations are up to date.
Prepare ratio and variance analysis on Debtors, payables, stocks, income statement, balance sheet etc and provide explanations and recommend actions.
Address queries from group control team in respect of accounting reports data.
Enhance the accuracy of the financial reports, and ensure that reported results comply with company policies and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Prepare Retail Report (OEZL) monthly.
Prepare B2b reports monthly.
Analyse customer margins and ensure they are aligned to approved price build up. Report any variances monthly.
Review and check daily that prices charged to customers are correct for all invoices.
Ensure that imported product is cleared on time and accounted for properly.
Work on budget preparation, project appraisals, profitability analysis and forecasts.
Perform random audits at various sites.
 Adhere to corporate standards and procedures in all reconciliation activities.
Ensure regulatory audits are finalized accurately and in a timely manner.
Improve personal skill set regarding software proficiency, financial analysis, and data processing.
Maintain safe custody of company fixed assets, assuring that assets records tie up with physical assets.
File all reconciliations and any other work in a well-organized manner.
Ensure that all month end reconciliations are accurate and filed.
Regular audits of business procedures and internal controls and recommend changes.
Ensure that Trial Balance is reconciled prior to the preparation of monthly and quarterly financials.
Preparation of management reports, including monthly reports, quarterly & yearly reports and other reports as requested by management.
Ensure that all licenses are up to date and renewed well in advance.
Participate in preparation of various Management Packs and reporting on HFM.
Ensure all day-to-day finance activities are run effectively.
Assist the Risk & Optimization Manager on day-to-day activities to be able to takeover when he is absent.
Maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records including running of integrity checks and resolving system integrity errors.
Undertake and participate in staff training in your area of proficiency.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Being proactive and innovative, you are expected to be highly reliable, to search for excellence, to respect good.
Undertake and participate in staff training in your area of proficiency.
You are responsible for your personal results, and do not hesitate to display a proactive and creative attitude with a particular commitment to teamwork.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

Internal:

Management
Supply/logistics
Operations
HSSE and Technical
 Finance/Admin and Structure
 Commercial

External:

 Customers
 Credit Bureau
 External Auditors
 Experience & education required.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Grade 12 School Certificate
Bachelor`s Degree in Accounting
Professional qualifications such as ACCA/ CIMA/ZICA
Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants ZICA
At least 5 years post qualification experience.

Key Skills:

Strong financial management and accounting expertise.
Leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and financial planning abilities.
Risk management and compliance expertise
Proficiency in accounting software and systems (e.g., ERP, financial modelling tools)
Adaptability and ability to stay up to date with changing regulatory requirements.

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Team player

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Customer service oriented
Integrity, rigor, and respect of governance principles
Employee engagement
Autonomy & responsibility
Creativity & innovation
Team Spirit
Risk awareness
Search for efficiency & performance

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should apply enclosing Academic and Professional Qualifications, plus a Comprehensive CV: stating the Position in the Subject Line of the email to – admin.zambia@oryxenergies.com  no later than close of business on Friday 8 August 2025.