Accounts Administrator

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JOB ADVERT: Accounts Administrator

Company: ORBS Consultancy Services Ltd
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Finance & Operations
Reporting Line: General Manager

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ORBS Consultancy Services Ltd is a well-established business management and advisory firm providing integrated Finance, HR/Payroll, Client Management, and Business Advisory services to local and international clients. We partner with businesses to deliver structured, sustainable, and scalable solutions.Zambia job market

Role Overview

We are seeking a disciplined and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to take full responsibility for ORBS’s Accounts Administration. This role goes beyond traditional accounting and places strong emphasis on project-based billing, revenue tracking, and cash flow discipline within a professional services environment.

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The successful candidate will ensure that all services delivered by ORBS are accurately converted into compliant, timely, and collectible invoices, supporting both financial integrity and business sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in line with statutory and professional standards
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow summaries, and financial reports
• Manage end-to-end billing for retainers, advisory projects, and ad hoc engagements
• Translate contracts, scopes of work, and project milestones into accurate billing schedules
• Track project financials, billed vs unbilled work, and outstanding receivables
• Actively manage accounts receivable and support cash flow forecasting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing inputs
• Ensure statutory compliance, audit readiness, and strong financial controls

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• Degree in Accounting or CA Zambia – Fully Qualified
• Fully paid-up member of ZICA
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within professional services
• Proven experience managing project or retainer-based billing
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, controls, and cash flow management

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and financial discipline
• Ability to work cross-functionally with non-finance teams
• Strong Excel and accounting system proficiency
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Why Join ORBS

• Work within a structured, advisory-led environment
• Exposure to diverse client engagements
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business sustainability and growth
• Professional, values-driven culture

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter only to:
orbsjobs@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23rd January 2026