Financial Accountant

Location Solwezi

Salary K10,000 to 13,000 Gross

Free Accommodation is available for the selected candidate

Interviews will be conducted in lusaka

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to oversee the financial health of their transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Manage full-cycle tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax and Withholding Tax via the ZRA portal.

Ensure 100% compliance with the ZRA Smart Invoice system for all transport services rendered.

Handle all statutory submissions, including NAPSA, NHIMA, and Workers’ Compensation.

2. Fleet & Trip Accounting

Perform “Trip Reconciliations”: auditing driver expense retirements against fuel receipts, toll fees, and GPS mileage.

Petty cash management.

Track and report on Cost Per Kilometer (CPK) for each vehicle in the fleet.

Maintain an up-to-date Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate depreciation of the fleet.

3. Revenue & Credit Management

Ensure timely invoicing upon receipt of Proof of Delivery (POD) and Waybills.

Monitor accounts receivable and perform vigorous debt collection to maintain healthy cash flow.

Analyse route profitability to assist management in pricing and tender bidding for contracts.

4. Internal Controls

Implement strict controls to prevent fraud, specifically regarding fuel procurement and maintenance spending.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Professional level 2 qualification (ZICA, ACCA, or CIMA).

Professional Membership: Must be a current, paid-up member of ZICA (Associate or Licentiate).

Experience: Minimum of 2 – 3 years in a similar role. Experience in the transport/logistics or mining sector is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage Pastel, or similar ERPs.

Intermediate-level Excel skills (for trip data analysis).