Accountant

Job Description

Talent House

About Our Client

Richmond Farms Limited is an agricultural business with operations tracing their origins to Zambia. The company has strategic partnerships and farms producing a range of products forming a significant part of the daily nutritional requirements. The company has put in place a food integration system aimed at producing and delivering high quality and nutritious food products.

About the role:

Our client is looking for a capable and experienced company accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support the Company on all accounting processes.

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of internationally accepted accounting principles, use of accounting software, preparation of financial statements and ad-hoc reports, and knowledge of compliance requirements in Zambia.

She or he shall be able to work autonomously, shall take initiatives and be a good communicator.

This role offers an opportunity for an ambitious, self-driven individual to develop their all-around professional experience by working in a wide-ranging and challenging role in a fast-expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Analysis:

Manage transaction posting in accounting system
Maintain accurate ledgers & sub-ledgers for subsidiaries
Process billing and manage receivables
Conduct monthly ledger close procedures
Handle payroll management
Perform cash reconciliations and petty cash management
Execute bank transfers and manage purchase requests
Oversee expense management and assist in budget planning
Prepare annual financial statements and handle statutory audits
Generate management reports and analyze data

Tax & Compliance:

Ensure timely and accurate tax filing and annual return preparation
Facilitate communication with tax administrations
Stay updated with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with local jurisdiction regulations
Collect financial and power generation data for regulatory reports
Assist in general administrative tasks

Requirements

Five-plus years of experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or similar (Full Grade 12 Certificate, ACCA level 2, ZICA Licentiate, CIMA level 2)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), QuickBooks, Odoo and other relevant accounting software

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

If you are interested and meet the criteria outlined above, please email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] by the 24th of May 2024.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]