Accountant

Accountant Opportunity at Forest Fruits Zambia Limited

Forest Fruits Zambia Limited is seeking a skilled professional for the position of Accountant based in Lusaka, Zambia. This contract role is ideal for candidates looking to contribute their expertise in financial management and accounting. If you are exploring accountant jobs in Lusaka, this opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding environment to apply your skills in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The accountant will be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing petty cash operations, supporting inventory accounting, maintaining fixed asset records, and ensuring adherence to statutory and internal financial policies. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding the company’s financial integrity through timely processing, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Accounts Payable Management: Process supplier invoices using Sage Evolution, prepare payment vouchers, ensure timely payments within agreed terms, and maintain organized supplier documentation.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Issue customer invoices via ZRA Smart Invoicing and Sage Evolution, reconcile payments, monitor debtor aging, and maintain accurate customer records.
• Petty Cash Management: Prepare and verify petty cash vouchers, maintain real-time records, conduct weekly cash counts, and ensure timely replenishments and reconciliations.
• Inventory and Cost Accounting: Participate in monthly stock counts, allocate supplier invoices correctly, process journal entries for fuel and stock consumption, and assist in investigating stock variances.
• Fixed Assets Management: Maintain the fixed asset register, verify acquisitions, support asset counts, and organize audit documentation.
• Financial Controls and Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies, support audit processes, maintain accounting records, and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly reconciliations and schedules, assist in management reporting, and provide accurate financial information as required.

Qualifications and Experience for Accountant Jobs in Lusaka

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA are advantageous. A minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience is required, with demonstrated proficiency in Sage Evolution or similar ERP/accounting systems. Experience in accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, and inventory accounting is essential.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA) are a plus
• 2–3 years’ experience in accounting or finance roles
• Proficiency with Sage Evolution or comparable ERP systems
• Strong skills in accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, and inventory accounting

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent financial reporting and reconciliation abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

How to Apply

Interested candidates seeking accountant jobs in Lusaka are invited to submit their applications via email to: forestfruits.hr@gmail.com. Please ensure your application highlights your relevant qualifications and experience.