Titre du poste

Chief Accountant - Zambia

Description

Position : Chief Accountant - Zambia

We are looking for a Chief Accountant.
Role Overview:

  • The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory obligations, and effective financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee finance operations, ensuring timely payments, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
  • Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (ZRA, NHIMA, NAPSA).
  • Manage payables, receivables, and cashbook reconciliations.
  • Maintain the Fixed Assets Register and reconcile tax accounts.
  • Supervise, mentor, and appraise finance staff.
  • Review and approve invoices, journals, and payments.
  • Support internal, external, and statutory audits.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and service providers.

Required profile for job ad : Chief Accountant - Zambia

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate (Credit or better in Maths & English)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, ZICA, CIMA)
  • Qualifications must be ZAQA certified
  • Paid-up ZICA member
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience in mining/ quarry sector added advantage.

Key Skills:

  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, integrity, leadership, and proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems.

Job criteria for job ad : Chief Accountant - Zambia

  • Job category :
    Accounting, controlling, finance
  • Industries :
    Industry, production, manufacturing and other
  • Employment type : Fixed-term contract
  • Region : International
  • City : Zambia
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Accounting
  • Controlling
  • Financial Statements
  • Finance
  • Financial Management
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Date de publication
1 mai 2026
Valide jusqu’au
29 juin 2026