Accountant

About the Unit

We at Yara Fertilizer Zambia Limited are part of a global network committed to contributing to a nature positive food future. As equal opportunities, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are extremely important to us, applications from Female candidates and People Living with Disabilities that meet the specified requirements, will be favourably considered.

Prerequisite

Assume responsibility for lawful and ethical financial business processes in accordance with Yara best practices and policy compliance. 

Adopt, enact, and instil the Yara Mission of contributing to a nature positive food future and leadership behaviours; Live the Strategy, Be the Change, Explore & Adapt, Build Trust, Learn & Grow, with Yara Values; Ambition, Collaboration, Curiosity and Accountability observed amongst internal and external stakeholders.

Profile

Yara Fertilizer Zambia Limited is looking to fill the permanent position of Accountant:

Area of responsibility: Zambia

Living location: Lusaka

Working conditions: Office based

Reporting to: Financial Controller – Zambia Cluster

Role and Responsibilities

The Accountant is responsible for assisting with ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and contributing to the integrity of our financial operations. The scope of this role includes bank payments, tax, audit, fixed assets and assisting the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer where required.

Cash and Bank Account management

Vendor management

Taxation and PACRA administration

Audit coordination

Insurance administration

Company Assets and Operating Tools administration

Month end Balance Sheet reconciliation

Month end reporting and commentary

Business Budgeting and Analysis for business decision making purposes

Resolution of historical financial related matters

Cluster (Zambia and Mozambique) financial assistance

Smart invoice generation in the ZRA Smart Invoice Platform

Management of two direct reports and financial coaching and training for accounting requirements in Mozambique

Stakeholder Management

Represent the Financial Controller within the designated work location by undertaking ways of working and instructions with accuracy, integrity and honesty.

Competencies and Business Expertise

Strong administrative skills and financial application navigation with accuracy and attention to detail essential,

Microsoft Office software, with extensive Excel knowledge,

SAP proficiency,

Finance task accountability,

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and drive corrective actions and continuous improvements efforts within own work environment in a proactive and solution driven manner,

Quality control,

Deadline management,

Good understanding of the procedure to pay process,

Understanding of the business impact of non-payment of vendors,

Good knowledge of Rental, Withholding tax, VAT, Reverse VAT and corporate tax requirements.

Problem Solving and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to allocate funds appropriately to ensure the best continued operations of the business,

Effectively communicate to external vendors the status of their account and payments made or outstanding,

Work with multiple departments and entities to ensure that all intercompany balances reconcile on a weekly basis,

Self-Motivated and disciplined to undertake activities without minimum supervision,

Honest and ethical.

Qualifications and Experience

Accounting qualification accredited by ZICA for Graduate Membership status or above,

ZICA membership at Graduate level or above,

5 to 10 years work experience in a similar position.

Apply no later than 31 July 2025

All candidates must complete the online application questions and meet the minimum requirements to be considered.

Should Yara not correspond with you directly before 7 August 2025, the company thanks you in advance for your submission but regrets that you will not be considered for the position.