MULTIPLE POSITIONS – ACCOUNTING MANAGER, MAINTENANCE MANAGER & ACCOUNTANT PAYABLES

Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Accounting Manager, Maintenance Manager and Accountant-Payables. These roles are based at the Kamimbi Aqua Feed Siavonga factory, Accounting Manager with occasional operations in the Lusaka Office.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (X01)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including taxation, regulatory filings, and financial reporting obligations.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports and insights to management for decision-making.
• Manage supplier payments for raw materials used in fish feed production (e.g., soya, maize, additives).
• Oversee customer invoicing and collections for finished fish feed products.
• Monitor and control credit terms, outstanding receivables, and supplier obligations.
• Ensure effective working capital management.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for ongoing operations.
• Oversee online banking transactions, payments, and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and advise management on funding requirements.
• Work closely with operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation of raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and control production costs and variances.
• Ensure proper accounting for stock movements and consumption within the plant.
• Oversee the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, NHIMA, NAPSA).
• Provide financial guidance and strategic input to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and financial governance standards.
• Strengthen financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, and inefficiencies.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the accounting team.
• Ensure clear delegation of duties and high performance within the department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• • Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE).
  • Bachelor’s degree plus a full professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA etc.).
  • Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
  • Strong experience in accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management.
  • Proficiency in IFRIS or similar ERP systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and online banking platforms.
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail.
  • Must uphold the company and professional code of ethics.
  • Unquestionable integrity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Results must be certified by ZAQA.

____________________________________________________________

MAINTENANCE MANAGER (X01)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of all production equipment and assets.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee breakdown maintenance and ensure minimal production downtime through rapid response systems.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in alignment with production requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to achieve high performance and technical competence.
• Manage maintenance budgets, cost controls, and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Oversee spare parts management, inventory control, and procurement planning.
• Ensure full compliance with  health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean maintenance and reliability engineering practices.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and upgrading of plant machinery and equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, reports, and equipment history records.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and maintenance costs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams to support operational efficiency.
• Manage and supervise contractors, service providers, and third-party technicians.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Lead emergency response and risk mitigation for plant-related incidents.
• Support audits (internal and external) and implement audit recommendations.
• Drive energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across plant operations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experiencein a manufacturing environment (feed mill experience is an added advantage).
• Proven experience in managing maintenance teams and factory operations.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, automation systems, and utilities.
• Experience with maintenance planning systems and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results must be certified by ZAQA.

____________________________________________________________

ACCOUNTANT – PAYABLES (X01)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that payables accounts are reconciled weekly.
• Review and verify supplier invoices
• Track payments and investigate outstanding payments.
• Ensure the work is executed in accordance with accounting principles, policies and processes regulated by IAS/IFRS (Accounting standards).
• Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed terms.
• Ensure payment vouchers are signed and authorized by supervisor and authorized signatories.
• Ensure month-end close journals/postings are correct and on time. These include prepayments, revaluations and currency fluctuations.
• Ensure all proof of payments are sent to beneficiaries.
• Resolve problems concerning all payables accounts.
• Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of ad hoc reports.
• Ensure proper accounting records are kept for all payments and invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the Net Working Capital report for on-ward circulation to Senior Management is done.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
• Bachelor’s degree plus final/studying ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA, or a full professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.
• Familiarity with Zambian tax regulations, IFRS, and feed production cost structures.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting packages
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Team player and work in a multicultural team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Results must be certified by ZAQA

Candidates meeting these requirements should apply to the Human Resources Manager, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF Format to the email [email protected] with the subject Tagline of the position e.g. ACCOUNTING MANAGER OR MAINTENANCE MANAGER OR ACCOUNTANT-PAYABLES.

* Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. *

Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L) is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.