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- EmployerBumara Inc
- LocationLusaka
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- Employer
- Bumara Inc
- Location
- Lusaka
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Accountancy
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Website Bumara Inc
Job description
Job Title: Accountant (Tax & Compliance Specialist)
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Type: Full-Time
Job Overview: We are seeking an elite, highly analytical Accountant to become the financial backbone of our operations. We aren’t just looking for someone to balance the books; we want a proactive financial guardian with an exceptional, encyclopedic knowledge of Zambian tax laws. The ideal candidate will take absolute ownership of our financial health, ensuring bulletproof compliance, optimizing our tax position, and providing strategic financial insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tax & Compliance Mastery: Take full charge of all ZRA tax types (VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax, WHT, NAPSA, NHIMA, etc.), ensuring flawless calculation, filing, and payment. Keep the company ahead of any regulatory changes.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare, maintain, and present impeccably accurate financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Ledger & Reconciliation: Manage complex accounts payable/receivable and conduct meticulous bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Strategic Planning: Assist leadership with deep-dive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Audit Management: Conduct rigorous internal audits and act as the primary liaison for external audit processes, ensuring zero discrepancies.
- Process Optimization: Continuously improve internal financial controls and streamline accounting operations using modern financial software.
The Attributes of Our Ideal Candidate:
- The “Best in Class” Mindset: You possess an uncompromising attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. You spot anomalies before they become problems.
- Deep ZRA Expertise: You don’t just know how to file taxes; you deeply understand tax codes, exemptions, and compliance strategies.
- Highly Analytical: You have exceptional problem-solving skills and can translate complex financial data into actionable business advice.
- Tech-Savvy: You adapt quickly to new technologies and have an advanced command of modern accounting software/ERPs, alongside elite Microsoft Excel skills.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Mandatory: Active membership and registration with ZICA.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, with a heavy emphasis on corporate tax management and statutory compliance.
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end financial operations with high autonomy.
High competitive salary(Commensurate with experience and expertise)
How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet these rigorous standards should submit their CV (PDF) and a strong cover letter outlining their specific experience with ZRA compliance and financial management.
Send to: hr@bumara.com
cc: info@bumara.com, dev@bumara.com
Subject Line: “Accountant – [Your Name]”
Closing Date: 18th May, 2026