Accountant

Job description

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

RADS ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SUPPLY Ltd

VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT

Duty Station: Lumwana, North-Western Province, Zambia
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Background

Rads Engineering and General Supply Company invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and detail-oriented professionals for the position of Accountant. The successful candidate will oversee the company’s accounting and financial management functions while coordinating procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective and transparent acquisition of goods, materials and services required for business operations.

Job Purpose

To maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, ensure tax compliance, manage procurement processes and monitor expenditure, thereby supporting effective financial control, operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accounting and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions, including income, expenditure, receipts and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, cashbooks and petty cash records.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including income and expenditure statements and cash flow reports.
• Track project and operational expenditure against approved budgets and provide financial analysis to management.

1. Tax Compliance and Financial Controls

• Prepare and submit applicable tax returns and statutory payments within prescribed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure compliance with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain effective internal financial controls and identify discrepancies, risks and irregularities.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain organised financial records.
• Assist with payroll preparation and the accurate recording of salaries and statutory deductions.

1. Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate the procurement of goods, equipment, materials and services required for company operations and projects.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and goods received before recommending payment.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including quotations, supplier evaluations, purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Monitor procurement expenditure against approved budgets and seek the necessary authorisations before purchases are made.
• Support inventory and stock control by maintaining records of materials received, issued and remaining in stock.
• Ensure transparency, accountability and proper segregation of duties throughout procurement and payment processes.

1. Administrative and Management Support

• Maintain proper filing systems for financial, procurement and administrative records.
• Prepare financial and procurement updates for management.
• Coordinate with project teams, operations staff, suppliers and other stakeholders to support timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards in all financial and procurement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or recognised professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification, such as ZICA, ACCA or CIMA, or progress towards one, will be an advantage.
• A procurement qualification or relevant procurement training will be an added advantage.
• At least three years of relevant experience in accounting, finance and/or procurement, preferably in an engineering, construction, supply or project-based company.
• Practical experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, budgeting, supplier management and procurement documentation.
• Knowledge of Zambian tax requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel or similar systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy, accountability and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial management and procurement coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Effective communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to transparency, cost-effectiveness and ethical business practices.

Duty Station

The successful candidate will be based in Lumwana, North-Western Province and may be required to coordinate procurement and financial activities across the company’s operational sites and projects.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:

• An Application Letter
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than two (2) pages.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.

Applications should be submitted in a single folder by email to info@radslimited.com.

Application deadline: 7 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rads Engineering and General Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.