Multiple Positions – Procurement Officer & Accountant Payables

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.