MULTIPLE POSITIONS

1. Assistant Accountant
2. Sales and Marketing Officer

ZamGoat Group is hiring
Location: 10 Miles, Chibombo.

1. Assistant Accountant

Role Overview:

The Assistant Accountant will provide essential financial and administrative support within the company’s meat and food processing operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, stock valuation, and timely financial reporting. The role works closely with operations to maintain effective inventory control—while supporting cost analysis and product costing. Key responsibilities include tracking production costs, analyzing margins, and contributing to data-driven pricing and profitability decisions, while upholding strong financial controls, compliance, and overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities.

● Maintain accurate financial records, including daily transactions, journals, and reconciliations.
● Support preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
● Track and value inventory, ensuring proper control of perishable stock.
● Work closely with operations to reconcile production outputs with stock records.
● Monitor and analyze production costs (livestock, processing, labor, utilities, packaging).
● Prepare and update product costing models for different product lines.
● Conduct margin analysis and support pricing decisions to improve profitability.
● Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
● Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
● Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
● Monitor payables and receivables, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
● Assist in implementing and maintaining ERP/POS systems and financial processes.
● Identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements:

Education: Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance (e.g., ZICA Licentiate, ACCA Level 2, or equivalent).

Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems including Odoo.
Competencies: High attention to detail for monitoring perishable goods and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

2. Sales and Marketing Officer.

Role Overview:
The Sales and Marketing Officer is responsible for expanding the company’s market share for processed meat products. This role involves managing relationships with wholesale clients—such as supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants—while promoting the brand to retail consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development: Identify and acquire new wholesale clients, retail and manage customer accounts to maximize sales potential.

Product Promotion: Execute promotional activities and marketing campaigns to improve product marketability and brand visibility.

Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify competitor trends, pricing strategies, and new market opportunities for various meat categories.

Technical Sales: Communicate product features (cuts, quality standards, organic benefits) and prepare accurate service proposals or quotations.

Coordination: Liaise with production and logistics teams to ensure customer orders are executed expeditiously and meet quality specifications.

Requirements:

Education: Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, or Agribusiness.
Experience: 3+ years in sales, specifically within the meat industry or food-related FMCG.
Skills: Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with a valid driver’s license for client visits.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of meat cuts, industry safety standards and cold chain logistics.

How to apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to info@zamgoatgroup.com specifying the position being applied for in the subject line of the email.

Deadline for submission of applications is 19/04/2026.