Inventory and General Ledger Accountant

Background

Kamimbi Aqua Feed is seeking a meticulous and experienced Inventory and General Ledger Accountant to join our team in Siavonga, Southern Zambia. This full-time position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective inventory management within our dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will maintain the integrity of general ledger accounts, oversee inventory records, and support production costing and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, prepare and post journal entries, and ensure timely month-end and year-end closings. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

Inventory Accounting

Manage inventory records for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Reconcile inventory movements, calculate valuations, and prepare monthly inventory valuation reports including write-offs and obsolete stock.

Inventory Controls

Participate in stock and cycle counts, investigate variances, recommend corrective actions, and ensure compliance with inventory policies before posting adjustments.

Production Accounting

Capture production reports, account for material consumption, reconcile production outputs against material usage, and monitor losses and wastage with variance reporting.

Cost Accounting

Calculate manufacturing costs, analyze variances, and support pricing decisions and cost reviews.

Financial Reporting

Prepare inventory reports, reconciliation schedules, management accounts, inventory turnover, and cost of goods sold analysis. Assist with annual financial statement preparation.

Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with company policies, maintain segregation of duties, authorize inventory movements, and support audits by implementing recommendations.

Budgeting

Assist in preparing annual production budgets and inventory forecasts, monitor inventory levels against budgets, analyze variances, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

Compliance

Ensure adherence to IFRS and applicable accounting standards, support statutory audits, comply with MRA requirements, and maintain proper record retention.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CA, or active progress towards these certifications, are advantageous.
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and integrity.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated expertise in inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented mindset.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the outlined requirements should submit a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format . Please use the subject line INVENTORY AND GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Kamimbi Aqua Feed is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the interest of all applicants.

Apply by emailing: careers@kamimbiaquafeed.com