Accounts Assistant – Readvertised

Job description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below.

 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – HUNTLEY FARM (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Ensuring Financial Accuracy – Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring proper documentation of all transactions.
Supporting Financial Reporting – Assisting in preparing and generating accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
Improving Operational Efficiency – Streamlining accounting processes and improving efficiency with the finance department
Maintaining Compliance – Ensuring that financial practices and documents comply with relevant laws, regulations and accounting standards.
Facilitating Accounts Reconciliation – Managing the reconciliation of intercompany and supplier accounts to ensure consistency
Enhancing Payment Management – Ensuring that all invoices are processed on time, and minimize delays.
Supporting Internal Control – Assisting in maintaining strong internal controls over financial processes and prevent discrepancies.
Assisting in Audit Preparation – Preparing necessary financial documents and assisting in internal and external audits.

The Required Qualifications are:

Grade 12 Certificate including English and Mathematic
Diploma in Accountancy or Part – Qualified ZICA / CIMA / ACC
Computer Literacy, Excel and Word
Minimum two (2) years of experience with business understanding and background in large Agri business.
Must be a Member of ZICA

The Required Attributes Include:

Attention to Details
Time Management
Integrity
Teamwork
Problem – Solving
Good Communication Skills
Organizational Skills

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All internal applicants are required to get approval from their Heads of Departments before applying for the job. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 29th August 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.