Management Accountant at Armaguard Security Limited

Job Description

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to strengthen our financial operations and support strategic decision-making in our Finance Department. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy and timely reporting of monthly financial reporting Packs.
Take ownership of requests for management accounts special reports to support decision making.
Coordinate the monthly closure of the General Ledger and production of Trial Balance by tracking all activities by other team members to ensure position in the General Ledger is representative of a fair status, red flag inconsistencies and escalate accordingly.
Raise necessary entry JVs and test accuracy of monthly accruals, provisions including payroll liabilities.
Update the Fixed Asset Register and General Ledger and accurately report monthly depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
Support the daily review of cashflow positions, support coordination of settlement of vendor, petty cash and utility accounts.
Take a significant role on management of annual external audits and production of financial statements.
Carry out other duties as assigned by Superiors from time to time

Qualifications & Skills

Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ level credits including Math and English
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA/ACCA/CIMA.
Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting
Proficient in Sage 200 and advanced MS Excel skills.
Strong understanding of Zambian tax laws and accounting standards.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications to ARMAGUARD SECURITY LIMITED PLOT NO. 730/731 CHACHACHA ROAD, LUSAKA or send your full application to [email protected] as ONE PDF DOCUMENT .

Application should be addressed to:

The Group Human Resource Manager
Armaguard Security Limited
Cha Cha Cha Road
P.O Box 30179
Lusaka, Zambia

Closing date of receiving applications will be 22 August, 2025 .

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.