Accountant - General & Daily Accounting

About the role

A company based in Lusaka, Zambia is looking for an accountant to handle daily accounting, invoicing, tax and statutory compliance, and reporting. The role reports directly to the Managing Director and involves regular liaison with the European head office accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Daily accounting and bookkeeping, maintaining general ledgers, fixed asset journals and registers, and journals for inventory, raw materials and finished goods
• Maintain registers of received purchase invoices and issued sales invoices; process and reconcile accounts receivable and payable at month end
• Maintain the VAT register, prepare monthly VAT reporting, handle ZRA tax registrations and submit VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and Turnover Tax returns, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, Labour Act and ZRA regulations
• Process payroll, including PAYE, NAPSA and NHIMA contributions and remittances
• Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS and local GAAP, liaise with external auditors and with the European head office on reporting and reconciliations
• Report to the Managing Director on financial performance and compliance matters

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, ZICA Diploma or CA Level II or equivalent
• Professional accounting qualification (ZICA, CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent); must be a registered member of ZICA with verifiable results via ZAQA
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in FMCG or a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Strong working knowledge of Zambian tax law and ZRA e-filing (Tax Online)
• Sound understanding of NAPSA and NHIMA obligations

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books, Dropbox, Microsoft Office or similar ERP systems, and MS Excel
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team