Senior Accounts & Compliance Officer Vacancy

VACANCY: SENIOR ACCOUNTS & COMPLIANCE OFFICERKIS Accountants & AdvisoryLocation: LusakaContract: 12 MonthsRequired Start Date: 1 November 2026Closing Date: 22 October 2026 at 15:00About the RoleKIS Accountants & Advisory is a growing accounting and advisory practice providing accounting, statutory compliance and business support services to SMEs.We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Accounts & Compliance Officer to join our team on a 12-month contract.The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accounting and statutory compliance assignments, preparing management accounts, supporting client engagements, and coordinating and supervising junior accounting staff.We are looking for a technically sound, dependable and self-driven accounting professional who can work effectively with minimum supervision while providing leadership within a small professional team.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:• Preparing monthly and periodic management accounts;• Preparing and submitting statutory returns and monitoring compliance deadlines;• Processing, maintaining and reviewing accounting records;• Preparing and reviewing bank, supplier, customer and other control account reconciliations;• Preparing trial balances and supporting schedules;• Using accounting software/packages for transaction processing, reconciliations and financial reporting;• Maintaining and monitoring client statutory and reporting calendars;• Coordinating and supervising work assigned to Accounts Assistants;• Reviewing work performed by junior accounting staff;• Liaising professionally with clients and following up outstanding accounting information and documentation;• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements; and• Undertaking other accounting, compliance and advisory assignments as required.Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceApplicants should possess:• ZICA Licentiate-level qualification/membership or a relevant Diploma in Accountancy;• Practical experience in accounting and statutory compliance;• Hands-on experience in the preparation and submission of statutory returns;• Demonstrable experience preparing management accounts;• Practical experience using accounting software/packages;• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel;• Experience supervising, coordinating or leading a team;• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision;• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;• Good written and verbal communication skills; and• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.Added AdvantageThe following will be considered an advantage:• Experience preparing annual financial statements;• Previous experience in an accounting, audit or advisory practice;• Experience managing accounting and statutory compliance requirements for multiple SME clients; and• Experience working with more than one accounting software package.Personal AttributesThe ideal candidate should be:• Professional, ethical and dependable;• Detail-oriented and well organised;• Proactive and able to take ownership of assignments;• Comfortable interacting directly with clients;• A team player with demonstrated leadership ability;• Able to prioritise competing assignments and meet deadlines; and• Interested in developing professionally within a growing accounting and advisory practice.Location & AvailabilityApplicants must be based in Lusaka and able to reliably report for work and attend client assignments within Lusaka as required.The successful candidate must be available to commence work on 1 November 2026.RemunerationA competitive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence, will be offered to the successful candidate.How to ApplyInterested candidates should complete the KIS Accountants & Advisory Online Application Form using the link below:APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx...Applicants will be required to provide information relating to their:• Academic and professional qualifications;• ZICA membership/registration status;• Accounting and statutory compliance experience;• Management accounts experience;• Accounting software experience;• Microsoft Excel proficiency;• Supervisory/team leadership experience;• Salary expectations; and• Availability to commence employment on 1 November 2026.Supporting academic and professional credentials may be requested from candidates who proceed through the initial shortlisting process.Closing DateApplications must be submitted no later than 15:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026.Applications submitted after the closing time will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a practical accounting and Microsoft Excel assessment as part of the selection process.KIS Accountants & AdvisoryAccounting | Compliance | Advisory