Job Title: Management Accountant x 1

Varun Beverages Zambia Limited

Lusaka

• • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
  • Monitor production, distribution, and operational costs.
  • Conduct variance analysis between budget and actual performance.
  • Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Support inventory accounting and stock reconciliations.
  • Prepare cost analysis for manufacturing and logistics operations.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Support audits and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.
  • Analyse sales trends, margins, and profitability by product/channel.
  • Coordinate with operations, procurement, warehouse, and sales teams for financial data accuracy.
  • Develop and improve financial controls and reporting systems.
  • Prepare management presentations and KPI dashboards

Qualifications:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA CA Zambia. CIMA is preferred for pure management accounting roles.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business

Experience

• 5+ years in management accounting, FP&A, or costing in manufacturing/FMCG/services
• Hands-on with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, product costing, and KPI reporting
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to translate numbers into business insights for management
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems – SAP, Oracle, Sage, NAV
• Experience supporting strategic decisions, cost control, and business partnering with ops/sales