JOB ADVERTISEMENT
ACCOUNTANT
Company: Dogtech Security
Location: Makeni Bonaventure, Lusaka Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Managing Director
Application Deadline: [21st August 2026]
ABOUT DOGTECH SECURITY
Dogtech Security is a professional K9 security services company providing reliable and comprehensive K9 security solutions to clients across Zambia. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day accounting and financial administration, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management decision-making, and ensuring compliance with applicable Zambian tax, statutory, and financial reporting requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and other financial statements as required.
- Perform monthly bank, cash, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are correctly classified and allocated.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and process supplier payments and customer invoices.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Maintain proper records of company assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure.
- Assist management with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of applicable statutory and tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Zambian tax legislation and regulations.
- Maintain accurate VAT records and assist with VAT returns and reconciliations where applicable.
- Assist with PAYE and other applicable payroll-related statutory obligations.
- Maintain proper documentation and records for tax and statutory purposes.
- Liaise with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), external auditors, and other relevant authorities when required.
- Keep up to date with changes in Zambian tax and accounting requirements.
Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting
- Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
- Ensure payroll records are accurate and properly maintained.
- Assist with the calculation and reconciliation of statutory payroll deductions.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding employee salaries and financial information.
- Ensure payroll-related accounting entries are correctly recorded.
Procurement, Inventory & Expense Control
- Review purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier invoices, and payment requests.
- Ensure appropriate supporting documentation is available before payments are processed.
- Monitor company expenditure and identify unusual or unauthorised transactions.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls.
- Maintain proper records of company inventory and assist with periodic stock reconciliations.
- Ensure expenses are correctly allocated to the relevant ledger accounts, departments, projects, or cost centres.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for external and internal audits.
- Assist auditors with requested information and documentation.
- Maintain a proper and organised accounting filing system.
- Identify weaknesses in financial controls and recommend improvements.
- Help prevent and detect financial irregularities, fraud, and unauthorised expenditure.
- Ensure proper segregation of duties and adherence to company financial procedures.
General Duties
- Provide accurate financial information and advice to management.
- Assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets.
- Support management with financial decision-making and business planning.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis as requested by management.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all company financial and employee information.
- Perform any other reasonable accounting and financial duties assigned by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Essential Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Professional accounting qualification or progress towards a recognised professional qualification, such as:
- ZICA – Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants; and/or
- ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; and/or
- CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; and/or
- ZIMCO/other recognised professional accounting qualification, where applicable.
- Candidates who are ZICA-qualified, ACCA-qualified, or Chartered Accountants will be strongly preferred.
- Must have a valid ZICA practising certificate/licence where required for the duties being performed.
Professional Registration
- Membership of ZICA is highly desirable and will be required depending on the scope of the position and applicable professional requirements.
- The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that their professional qualifications and memberships are genuine and verifiable.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
- Experience in a security services, transport, logistics, construction, agriculture, or other operationally intensive business will be an added advantage.
- Practical experience with Zambian tax and statutory compliance.
- Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Experience with payroll processing and statutory deductions.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, customer accounts, and general ledger management.
- Experience preparing accounts for external audit.
- Experience with budgeting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
- Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
The successful candidate should have:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Good understanding of applicable Zambian tax laws and statutory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Experience with accounting and/or ERP software.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyse financial information and identify discrepancies.
- Ability to prepare clear and accurate financial reports.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet strict reporting and statutory deadlines.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will be:
- Honest, trustworthy, and highly ethical.
- Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and commercially minded.
- A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to take ownership and accountability for their work.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in Zambia.
- All academic and professional qualifications must be from recognised institutions and must be verifiable.
- Professional memberships and certificates may be subject to verification.
- A clean criminal record and satisfactory background checks may be required as part of the recruitment process due to the nature of Dogtech Security's business.
- The successful candidate may be required to provide references from previous employers.
- Candidates must be willing to comply with Dogtech Security's internal policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A professional and dynamic working environment.
- Opportunity to work within a growing Zambian security services company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants MUST submit all required documents. Incomplete applications/requirements will NOT be considered.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
- Proof of relevant professional membership, where applicable.
- Contact details for at least two professional referees.
Applications should be submitted to:
Email: dogtechapplications@gmail.com
Subject: Application – Accountant
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Dogtech Security is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair, professional, and merit-based recruitment.
