Operations Accountant

Job description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below. The role will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for managing and optimizing the financial aspects of our day-to-day operations.

OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT – ZAMHATCH (X1)

The Key Responsibilities for this Role Include:

 Capex tracking for Finance Manager’s review
Overheads Reconciliation for Finance managers review
Posting of credit notes – Sales
Liaising with Tax team when need be
Posting of GRV reversals (Return to supplier).
Monitoring the Zamhatch cash control account
Overseeing payables and receivables recons
Liaising with Accounting on all Entry queries
Liaising with Managerial Staff
Month end and year end close process
Implementing approved price adjustments in Observe
Developing and maintaining cost accounting systems to track production costs.
Monitoring and controlling inventory levels, ensuring accurate recording of stock movements.
Collaborating with production teams to analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
Providing financial analysis and insights on operational performance, supporting decision-making.
Assisting in the preparation of operational budgets and forecasts.
Generating operational financial reports, including performance metrics and KPIs.
Contributing to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Identifying opportunities for process improvements and contributing to streamlined financial processes.
Establishing and maintain internal controls related to operational finance activities.

The Required Qualifications for this Role are:

Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 credits or better including Mathematics and English
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Economics
ZICA Diploma in Accountancy
Minimum 3 years of work experience
Must be a Member of ZICA

The Required Attributes Include:

Strong, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Detailed process and analytical ability.
Strong verbal/analytical reasoning ability.
Compliance, Governance, and Ethics.
Operational and Process excellence.
Ability to work in a pressured and deadline-driven operating environment
Ability to self-manage workload and work independently
Detail-oriented with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
Results-driven, bias for action, and a passion for excellence
Ability to work as part of a team
Good oral and writing skills

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their applications letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd September 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.