Kamimbi Aqua Feed Seeks Accounts Payable Specialist in Siavonga, Zambia

Kamimbi Aqua Feed, a company based in Siavonga, Zambia, is currently seeking a qualified Accounts Payable specialist to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and timely processing indirect procurement invoices, overhead expenses, utilities, and service provider payments. This role requires ensuring that all non-production expenditures adhere to company internal controls, budget approvals, and Zambian statutory tax laws before disbursement.

The Accounts Payable specialist will be responsible for several key tasks, including invoice verification and matching, payment processing, tax and statutory compliance, vendor account management, and month-end closing and reporting. The role involves receiving, verifying, and capturing invoices for non-raw material goods and services, performing three-way matching against approved Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes, and preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment schedules.

To qualify for this position, candidates should have a full Grade 12 School Certificate with a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. They should also be studying toward or holding full membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, ACCA, or CIMA. A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role, preferably managing indirect spend in a manufacturing, mining, or large commercial environment, is required.

The ideal candidate should possess proficiency in ERP accounting software, such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, or Syspro, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Working knowledge of ZRA Smart Invoice requirements and local tax regulations is also essential. Core competencies for this role include attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills for handling vendor inquiries, and strict adherence to financial controls, anti-fraud policies, and ethical standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining non-trade supplier master data in the ERP system, obtaining monthly vendor statements, performing regular creditor reconciliations, and resolving billing discrepancies promptly. They will also prepare monthly expense accruals and prepayments for recurring overhead costs and generate weekly Accounts Payable aging reports.

Interested candidates can apply for this position by sending their cover letter and latest CV to [email protected] with “Accounts Payable (Non-Raw Material)” as the subject. The application process involves reviewing and editing a prefilled profile from the resume, uploading certificates and a resume, and setting the profile to available for work.

This job opportunity is one of several currently available at Kamimbi Aqua Feed, including positions such as Inventory and General Ledger Accountant and Laboratory Technician. Those interested in applying for these positions can visit the Go Zambia Jobs website for more information and to submit their applications.

Key points

• The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.