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Require a PAYABLES & TAX ACCOUNTANT in Kitwe , Zambia

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Job Location:

Kitwe - Zambia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 2-5years
Posted: 26 September 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


1. Creditors / Accounts Payable:

Manage full Creditors function - capturing invoices reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment schedules. Reconcile creditor statements and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies promptly. Tracking Imports and maintaining records of imported goods. Processing GRNs supplier invoices and ensure 3-way matching (LPO GRN Invoice). Prepare weekly and monthly creditors aging reports for management.


2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

Prepare and file all monthly returns - VAT Withholding Tax (WHT) Rental Tax. Handling PAYE NAPSA NHIMA Workers Compensation and other statutory returns and payments.



Requirements

Professional qualification such as ZICA ACCA or CIMA (fully or partly qualified). If partly qualified must be pursuing Advisory Level (Level III). Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

Must be a member of ZICA (Licentiate or Graduate level). Minimum of 35 years of hands-on experience in managing Creditors and Tax compliance in Zambia. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. High level of integrity confidentiality and attention to detail. Based in Kitwe or willing to relocate.




Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java C or Python Experience with software development tools and methodologies Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication and teamwork abilities


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field