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Project Cost Accountant

Zambia Sugar Plc Mazabuka

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Employer and vacancy source: Zambia Sugar Plc

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  • EmployerZambia Sugar Plc
  • LocationMazabuka
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Zambia Sugar Plc
Location
Mazabuka
Posted
December 7, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Accountancy
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.
  • Full Time
  • Mazabuka

Website Zambia Sugar Plc

Job description

Zambia Sugar

TO BE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE, A BEAUTIFUL ESTATE AND A DIVERSIFIED AGRIBUSINESS WHICH IS THE BEST AT SERVING CUSTOMERS

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Zambia Sugar Plc is an ABF Sugar Company and the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Our core business is growing sugar cane, producing high-quality sugar, and creating value through a range of downstream products.

Are you ready to own the numbers behind a two-billion-kwacha project?

We’re looking for a Project Cost Accountant to join our Projects Team. This is not a typical accounting role in that as Project Cost Accountant, you will be the financial gatekeeper for one of the most complex and high-stakes projects in the business. Every decision you make will ripple across timelines, budgets, and strategic outcomes. If you thrive under pressure, love precision, and can turn chaos into clarity, we invite you to the stage.

PROJECT COST ACCOUNTANT – Fixed Term Contract

DURATION – 2 Years
SECTION – TWAZABUKA PROJECT (NAKAMBALA)
REPORTING LINE – MAJOR PROJECT FINANCE MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track project costs in real time using SAP, OCMS, and other advanced systems.
• Perform deep variance analysis and uncover what’s driving cost shifts.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and monthly reports for management and project teams.
• Manage budget shifts and maintain airtight documentation for adjustments.
• Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions before they escalate.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and engineering teams to enforce financial discipline.
• Support audits and ensure strict adherence to company financial policies.
• Develop and maintain cost control dashboards for executive visibility.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess financial impact of project changes.
• Proactively identify cost risks and recommend mitigation strategies before they materialize.
• Recommend process improvements for cost tracking and reporting efficiency.
• Prepare cost analysis and financial impact assessments for contract changes.
• Provide data-driven insights to support cost optimization decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate (or Equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy / finance / project finance / equivalent. Added advantage ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute for Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Preferably 2 – 3 years’ experience in management / Project Environment.
• Experience in SAP system will be an added advantage.
• Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, professional registrations, and a valid ID or Passport in PDF as a single document for the attention of the HR Business Partner to:

careers@zamsugar.zm, with the subject line:
“Application – Cost Accountant”

Internal applicants must complete the Internal Application Form and obtain the necessary approvals before submission.

Closing Date: 12th December 2025

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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