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• Head Accountant
• Gramus Express Farms
• Full-time
• Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
• 5d ago

Gramus is seeking an experienced, dependable and detail-oriented Head Accountant to manage its accounting function and strengthen financial controls across the business.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash-flow management, inventory accounting and regulatory compliance. The Head Accountant will also supervise accounting employees and provide management with accurate financial information for decision-making.

• Key Responsibilities

Oversee the company’s daily accounting and financial operations.

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

Manage the general ledger and month-end and year-end closing processes.

Review bank, cash, inventory, supplier and customer reconciliations.

Develop annual budgets and monitor actual results against approved budgets.

Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor the company’s working-capital position.

Analyse revenue, costs, profit margins and operational performance.

Maintain effective controls over cash, inventory, expenses and company assets.

Review payroll calculations and ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses.

Ensure compliance with ZRA requirements and applicable Zambian tax legislation.

Coordinate statutory audits and provide the required supporting documentation.

Maintain the fixed-asset register and review depreciation calculations.

Supervise, train and evaluate members of the accounting team.

Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective action.

Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management.

Develop and implement accounting policies and internal-control procedures.

Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and securely maintained.

• Qualifications and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Full or advanced professional qualification in
• ACCA, CIMA or ZICA is preferred
• Valid membership with the
• Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

, where applicable.

• At least
• five years of relevant accounting experience

, including experience in a supervisory or senior accounting position.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.

Good understanding of Zambian tax and statutory reporting requirements.

Experience with inventory accounting and cost control will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and recognised accounting software.

Strong analytical and financial problem-solving abilities.

Excellent leadership, communication and staff-management skills.

High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Gramus Express Farms