Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client seeks to employ a Management Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible to manage and implement all aspects of the groups financial and accounting management requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, with a focus on SAGE.
• Experience with and ability to utilize modern technology and systems to monitor compliance and reporting.
• Certification in additional finance related fields is advantageous.
• Valid Drivers License.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
 

• Proven experience as a management accountant.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various accounting and financial monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations, relating to taxation, financial reporting and regulation.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Time management.
• The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
• Effective human, technological and financial resource management.
• The ability to formulate and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• The ability to monitor, analyse and report on various financial statements.
• Expertise in accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, specifically SAGE.
• Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Assist with budgeting and optimising use of available resources.
• Identify and analyse areas for more efficient use of resources.
• Put in place systems to monitor and ensure the correct implementation of a variety of budgets.
• Develop short and long term forecasts.
• Manage and optimise cash inflows and outflows. Analyse costings, rate of return and the economic attractiveness of potential expansion projects.
• Aid in strategic decision-making by evaluating business performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and monitor financial risks within the group.
• Co-ordinate income and expenditure to preserve liquidity and cash flows.
• Ensure fiscal discipline across the group’s operations by implementing systems which monitor and control irregular and unnecessary spending.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to.
• Identify and implement systems to reduce costs, without compromising quality or operational
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• Supervise junior accountants/clerks.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term business planning and scenario analysis.
• Analyse budget variances, investigate discrepancies and propose corrective actions to optimize
• financial performance.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Prepare for audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Foster a data-driven culture, ensuring financial insights guide key decisions and strategies.
• Process and System Improvement - Continuously refine financial systems, tools, and reporting
• processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices in management accounting to support international operations and
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• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial processes and systems.

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted