Management Accountant

About the role

Lumwana Mining Company is recruiting a Management Accountant to join its Commercial Team, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The role ensures that accounting policies, procedures and standards are implemented effectively, in line with applicable international accounting standards. The company expects candidates to act with integrity, deliver results and support a sustainable legacy.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly cost reports on the financial performance of the site and corporate office
• Process month-end accounts accurately and on time, and provide regular operational reports
• Analyse departmental cost data so that costs are correctly coded and users understand the transactions
• Prepare capital expenditure reports tracking actual spend against approved budgets, explaining variances and applying the correct capital versus operating classification under IFRS
• Support the annual budget and periodic forecasts by consolidating departmental inputs and explaining monthly variances
• Give management supported recommendations on cost performance and improvement
• Deal with internal and external auditors in a timely way
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement

Required profile

• Minimum degree in Accounting and a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
• Fully paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Five years of postgraduate experience, preferably three in mining or a similar commercial/accounting role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Required skills

• SAP S/4HANA proficiency
• Microsoft Office suite
• Sound understanding of accounting and management principles
• Strong analytics background and AI skills certification are advantages

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Career opportunities across the organization

Applicants should submit their CV through the company's online job portal.