MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Kamimbi Aqua Feed Limited (Formerly known as Aller Aqua Zambia Ltd) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Procurement Officer and Accountant - Payables. These roles are based at the Kamimbi Aqua Feed mill, in Siavonga, Zambia.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER (X01)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Source, evaluate and procure goods, machinery spare parts, and services required for production and operational activities.
- Manage the procurement of technical equipment, plant machinery components and engineering spare parts required for feed mill operations.
- Prepare purchase requisitions, requests for quotations (RFQs), purchase orders and supplier contracts.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain strong relationships with reliable vendors.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and internal controls.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with stores and production departments to ensure timely replenishment of critical materials.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency.
- Coordinate delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure correct specification of machinery and technical equipment.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and supplier databases.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved procurement practices.
- Ensure all procured goods meet quality standards and operational requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES :
- Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- Experience in procurement of machinery parts, mechanical components, engineering supplies or technical equipment is highly desirable.
- Basic technical knowledge of machinery and mechanical components used in industrial or manufacturing operations.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent analytical and cost management abilities.
- Good understanding of procurement policies and supply chain procedures.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
ACCOUNTANT - PAYABLES (X01)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that payables accounts are reconciled weekly.
- Review and verify supplier invoices
- Track payments and investigate outstanding payments.
- Ensure the work is executed in accordance with accounting principles, policies and processes regulated by IAS/IFRS (Accounting standards).
- Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed terms.
- Ensure payment vouchers are signed and authorized by supervisor and authorized signatories.
- Ensure month-end close journals/postings are correct and on time. These include; prepayments, revaluations and currency fluctuations.
- Ensure that all proof of payments are sent to beneficiaries.
- Resolve problems concerning all payables accounts.
- Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of ad hoc reports.
- Ensure proper accounting records are kept for all payments and invoices.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the Net Working Capital report for on-ward circulation to Senior Management is done.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES :
- Full Grade Twelve School Certificate (GCE)
- Bachelor’s degree plus final/studying ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA, or a full professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.
- Familiarity with Zambian tax regulations, IFRS, and feed production cost structures.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting packages
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Team player and work in a multicultural team.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates meeting these requirements should apply to the Human Resources Manager, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter in one PDF Format to the email careers@kamimbiaquafeed.com with the subject Tagline of the position e.g. PROCUREMENT OFFICER or ACCOUNTANT PAYABLES.
* Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. *
Kamimbi Aqua Feed (L) is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
