EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTY
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.
TAX ACCOUNTANT CUSTOMS SERVICES(TRAINEE) – HEAD OFFICE
Required Skills for this Role Include:
The primary purpose of the Trainee Tax Accountant – Customs Services, is to assist with the management of imports and exports to ensure completeness of entries for all imports and exports with respect to the following:
- Tax compliance.
- Data matching – tax reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of tax declarations; and
- Secure and retain all documentation relating to Customs and Excise Duty as provided in the tax legislation.
- To closely work with procurement and trade payables functions of the business to ensure payments for imports are secured and attached to import documents.
- To work with sales teams to ensure that export documents are secured and retained as provided under VAT Rule 18, as amended.
- Maintain good working relationships with all Entities/ divisions.
Required Qualifications are:
- Diploma/Degree in Clearing and Forwarding and a Member of ZICA.
- Recent Graduate with less than one year of experience under internship/attachment.
- Knowledge of basic tax principles with respect to imports and exports, within the business environment.
Required Attributes Include:
- Ability to prioritize, manage complexity and deal with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, trustworthy, strong ethical standing and ready to grow within the business.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising quality and compliance at any level.
- Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or
Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm
NB: Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th July, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
