Multiple Positions – Procurement Officer & Accountant Payables

Job description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited (Formerly known as Aller Aqua Zambia Ltd) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Procurement Officer and Accountant – Payables. These roles are based at the Kamimbi Aqua Feed mill, in Siavonga, Zambia.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER (X01)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Source, evaluate and procure goods, machinery spare parts, and services required for production and operational activities.
Manage the procurement of technical equipment, plant machinery components and engineering spare parts required for feed mill operations.
Prepare purchase requisitions, requests for quotations (RFQs), purchase orders and supplier contracts.
Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain strong relationships with reliable vendors.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and internal controls.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate with stores and production departments to ensure timely replenishment of critical materials.
Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency.
Coordinate delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of goods.
Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure correct specification of machinery and technical equipment.
Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and supplier databases.
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved procurement practices.
Ensure all procured goods meet quality standards and operational requirements.
 Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES :

Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Experience in procurement of machinery parts, mechanical components, engineering supplies or technical equipment is highly desirable.
Basic technical knowledge of machinery and mechanical components used in industrial or manufacturing operations.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Excellent analytical and cost management abilities.
Good understanding of procurement policies and supply chain procedures.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.

ACCOUNTANT – PAYABLES (X01)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that payables accounts are reconciled weekly.
Review and verify supplier invoices
Track payments and investigate outstanding payments.
Ensure the work is executed in accordance with accounting principles, policies and processes regulated by IAS/IFRS (Accounting standards).
Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed terms.
Ensure payment vouchers are signed and authorized by supervisor and authorized signatories.
Ensure month-end close journals/postings are correct and on time. These include; prepayments, revaluations and currency fluctuations.
Ensure that all proof of payments are sent to beneficiaries.
Resolve problems concerning all payables accounts.
Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of ad hoc reports.
Ensure proper accounting records are kept for all payments and invoices.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the Net Working Capital report for on-ward circulation to Senior Management is done.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES :

Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
Bachelor’s degree plus final/studying ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA, or a full professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.
Familiarity with Zambian tax regulations, IFRS, and feed production cost structures.
Excellent knowledge of accounting packages
Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Team player and work in a multicultural team.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates meeting these requirements should apply to the Human Resources Manager, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter in one PDF Format to the email careers@kamimbiaquafeed.com with the subject Tagline of the position e.g. PROCUREMENT OFFICER or ACCOUNTANT PAYABLES.

* Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. *

Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L) is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.