Accountant

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

RADS ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SUPPLY Ltd

VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT

Duty StationLumwana, North-Western Province, Zambia

Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Background

Rads Engineering and General Supply Company invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and detail-oriented professionals for the position of Accountant. The successful candidate will oversee the company’s accounting and financial management functions while coordinating procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective and transparent acquisition of goods, materials and services required for business operations.

Job Purpose

To maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, ensure tax compliance, manage procurement processes and monitor expenditure, thereby supporting effective financial control, operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounting and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and supporting documentation.

• Record and reconcile financial transactions, including income, expenditure, receipts and payments.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.

• Prepare bank reconciliations, cashbooks and petty cash records.

• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and financial forecasting.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including income and expenditure statements and cash flow reports.

• Track project and operational expenditure against approved budgets and provide financial analysis to management.

• Tax Compliance and Financial Controls

• Prepare and submit applicable tax returns and statutory payments within prescribed deadlines.

• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure compliance with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements and other applicable regulations.

• Maintain effective internal financial controls and identify discrepancies, risks and irregularities.

• Support internal and external audits and maintain organised financial records.

• Assist with payroll preparation and the accurate recording of salaries and statutory deductions.

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate the procurement of goods, equipment, materials and services required for company operations and projects.

• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and goods received before recommending payment.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, including quotations, supplier evaluations, purchase orders and delivery documentation.

• Monitor procurement expenditure against approved budgets and seek the necessary authorisations before purchases are made.

• Support inventory and stock control by maintaining records of materials received, issued and remaining in stock.

• Ensure transparency, accountability and proper segregation of duties throughout procurement and payment processes.