ACCOUNTANT

Job description

The Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle financial management, preparation of monthly management accounts, monthly payroll processing, daily fuel reconciliations, and statutory tax compliance. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, this role will also provide operational oversight of the Station Manager to ensure strict adherence to cash handling, inventory control, and daily operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

·       Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts—including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analyses—to guide the Managing Partner’s strategic decisions.

·       Monthly Payroll Preparation: Process accurate monthly staff payroll, calculating salaries, overtime, allowances, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA), and ensuring timely salary disbursements.

·       Daily Reconciliations: Oversee daily shift reconciliations, verifying pump meter readings, wet stock (fuel) levels, point-of-sale (POS) transactions, mobile money, and cash deposits.

·       Operational Oversight: Supervise the Station Manager’s administrative and operational reporting, ensuring proper stock management, loss prevention, and compliance with company policies.

·       Inventory & Wet Stock Control: Monitor fuel deliveries, dip readings, and variance reports to promptly identify and investigate any shrinkages or discrepancies.

·       Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts, tracking actual station performance against targets.

·       Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare and file timely returns with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), NAPSA, NHIMA, and Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board, as well as ensure compliance with Energy Regulation Board (ERB) financial requirements.

·       Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage supplier invoices, fuel procurement payments, and corporate credit accounts.

·       Internal Controls & Audits: Maintain strong internal controls over cash and inventory, and coordinate annual external audits.

Qualifications & Experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university, OR a full professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia, or equivalent).

·       Must be a paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

·       Minimum of 3 years of proven accounting experience, including hands-on preparation of management accounts and payroll processing, preferably in the retail, fuel, FMCG, or hospitality sector.

·       Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, ZRA Smart Invoice systems, labor laws, and statutory compliance.

·       Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Pastel, Dove Payroll) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

·       High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and strong leadership skills to effectively oversee station operations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of academic and professional certificates to Makwembot@gmail.com with the subject line “Application – Accountant (Boost Fuel Solutions)”.

Application Deadline: 20th November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.