The responsibilities for this role include:

Cost Analysis

• Collecting and analyzing cost data related to the of tech materials or services.
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on standard costs for labor, materials, and overheads.
• Monitoring acquisition and recharge processes to ensure costs are within budget and identify variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• 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.

Inventory Management:

• Monitoring and analyzing raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Helping maintain accurate inventory records and assist 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 utilized

Costing Systems & Reporting:

• 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.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• 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.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• 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:

• Full grade 12 Certificate
• Professional Qualification such as ACCA 2, CA Level 2 , ZICA Diploma in Accountancy , CIMA Level 2
• 2+ years of Accounting / Finance experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel ( pivot tables, v-lookups, and other financial formulas)
• Experience with Pastel evolution
• Membership to the relevant body

The Required Attributes Include:

• Persuasiveness
• Communication
• Creativity and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Numerical and Computational Skills
• Good Writing Skills

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with 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

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25^th February, 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.