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.