Cost Accountant job at Zambeef Products Plc
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Vacancy title:
Cost Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

Zambeef Products Plc

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 05 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below.

The Skills Required for this Role Include:
• Collecting and analysing cost data related to tech materials or services.
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on standard costs for labour, materials, and overheads.
• Monitoring acquisition and recharging processes to ensure costs are within budget and identify variances.
• Preparing cost forecasts and budgets for the Tech Department.
• Working closely with the operations and production teams to track actual costs against budgeted values.
• Providing recommendations for cost-saving opportunities based on findings.
• Monitoring and analysing raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Helping to maintain accurate inventory records and assisting with periodic physical inventory counts.
• Ensuring that inventory is appropriately valued and accounted for
• Reconciliation of inventory movement. i.e., what stock has gone out / returned /not fully utilised
• Implementing and maintaining costing systems that accurately reflect cost structures.
• Generating and preparing cost reports, highlighting key insights, variances, and potential areas for improvement.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes with relevant cost data.
• Assisting in ensuring that the company’s financial practices comply with industry regulations and accounting standards.
• Assisting with internal & external audits related to cost management and accounting processes.
• Collaborating with department heads (e.g., operations, finance) to ensure accurate costing and reporting.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements related to cost control and financial reporting

The Required Qualifications are:
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Professional Qualification such as ACCA 2, CA Level 2
• ZICA Diploma in Accountancy, CIMA Level 2
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in Accounting / Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, and other financial formulas)
• Experience with Pastel Evolution
• Must be a Member of ZICA

The Required Attributes Include:
• Persuasiveness
• Communication
• Creativity and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Numerical and Computational Skills
• Good Writing Skills

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
• Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:
• THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or
• NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.
• Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, March 05 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 19-02-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-02-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 19-02-2066
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