Accountant Zambia
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accountant to establish and manage the finance function for a growing manufacturing business in Zambia. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable working in a startup environment taking ownership of financial operations and building accounting processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain the chart of accounts and accounting systems.
- Develop financial reporting processes and ensure timely reporting.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger.
- Process payroll and ensure compliance with local labor regulations.
- Handle tax filings and ensure compliance with Zambian statutory requirements.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Support budgeting cash flow management and financial planning.
- Collaborate with management to improve financial controls and operational efficiency.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Minimum 57 years of accounting experience preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Experience working in Africa is highly preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting payroll taxation and statutory compliance.
- Ability to work independently and establish finance processes from scratch.
- Experience with EBizframe ERP is a strong advantage.
- Candidates with experience using SAP Business One Sage or other manufacturing ERP systems are also encouraged to apply.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
- Willingness to relocate to Zambia.
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Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form of charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl please do call our office ator drop us a message on our website - .
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. Minimum 57 years of accounting experience preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Experience working in Africa is highly preferred but not mandatory. Strong knowledge of financial reporting payroll taxation and statutory compliance. Ability to work independently and establish finance processes from scratch. Experience with EBizframe ERP is a strong advantage. Candidates with experience using SAP Business One Sage or other manufacturing ERP systems are also encouraged to apply. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Willingness to relocate to Zambia. To view other vacancies we have please check our website () and follow us on our social media accounts - LinkedIn / Instagram Follow the Black Pearl channel on WhatsApp. Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form of charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl please do call our office ator drop us a message on our website - .
About Company
Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East. Like a ... View more