ACCOUNTANT

Accountant Jobs in Chikankata – Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited

Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited (MIC), located within the Manyonyo Irrigation Scheme in Chikankata District, Southern Province, is inviting applications for the position of Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking accountant jobs in Chikankata who are committed to contributing to a growing agribusiness dedicated to sustainable commercial farming.

About Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited

MIC is an agribusiness owned by 145 smallholder farmers focused on cultivating sugarcane for sale to Zambia Sugar Plc. The company aims to expand its farming operations, transitioning from a smallholder base to a larger-scale commercial farming enterprise that generates lasting value for its shareholder-farmers and the surrounding community.

Position Overview for Accountant Jobs in Chikankata

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for overseeing all accounting, finance, payroll, statutory compliance, and financial reporting functions. This is a full-time role requiring a hands-on approach, as it represents the sole accounting position within MIC’s lean organizational structure. The successful candidate will manage everything from routine transaction processing to preparing management accounts, annual financial statements, budgeting, audit support, and Board reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the company’s accounting system, ensuring complete and accurate daily records.
• Capture, classify, and verify all financial transactions; maintain ledgers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, periodic financial reports, and annual financial statements for management and Board review.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, promptly investigating discrepancies and maintaining comprehensive banking records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier/customer reconciliations and debtor/creditor monitoring.
• Prepare payroll, issue payslips, resolve payroll queries, and maintain complete employee payment records.
• Ensure timely preparation, submission, and follow-up of all statutory returns and remittances with a reliable compliance calendar.
• Prepare payment vouchers, process authorized online banking payments, and file proofs of payment and bank statements.
• Administer petty cash with proper authorization, documentation, reconciliation, and replenishment.
• Issue official receipts, account for company funds, and ensure prompt banking and recording of receipts.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and funding schedules; report variances and risks to the General Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of company assets, liabilities, and inventory-related financial transactions.
• Liaise with external auditors, providing complete and timely information for audit processes.
• Attend Board meetings to present financial reports, answer queries, and offer practical financial advice.
• Maintain professional relationships with banks, statutory bodies, suppliers, customers, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure secure, confidential financial file management and perform additional accounting duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree or Diploma in Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, financial management, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, Zambian tax laws, payroll requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Proven expertise in transaction processing, reconciliations, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or the ability to adapt quickly to the accounting software adopted by MIC.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and familiarity with online banking systems.
• Membership in ZICA or another recognized professional accounting body is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and report-writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• High integrity, accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Fluency in English and willingness to live and work in the Manyonyo/Chikankata area.

How to Apply for Accountant Jobs in Chikankata

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a single PDF document containing:

• An application letter
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications
• A copy of the National Registration Card (NRC)
• Contact details for three professional referees

Please email your application to man.irrigation@yahoo.co.uk with the subject line: APPLICATION – ACCOUNTANT.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.