Accountant

Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

Department: Finance

Location: Zambia

Description

Globeleq is a leading owner, operator, developer and investor of a diversified energy portfolio in Africa, delivering tailored energy solutions and supporting the region’s energy transition. Since 2002, Globeleq has built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants generating 1,850 MW across eight countries, with 665 MW under construction and more than 2,000 MW in development. Globeleq is owned by British International Investment and Norfund, the UK and Norwegian development finance institutions. More details: www.globeleq.com

The Lusaka office was newly established by Globeleq in 2025. The team is now hiring an Accountant. The accountant supports the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining complete and compliant financial records, ensuring effective treasury operations, and supporting tax and statutory compliance. The role assists in managing day-to-day accounting activities, month-end processes, accounts payable and receivable functions, and financial analysis for assigned entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and up to date general ledger entries for all entities, ensuring all transactions are recorded in the IFS accounting system.
  • Invoicing of intercompany recharges as required
  • Support month end closing routines in line with the company’s month-end procedures.
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring correctness and completeness.
  • Assist in preparing annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
  • Support the Finance Manager in preparing project and business performance reports, including actuals and variance explanations.
  • Support the external audit process to ensure timely completion in line with all reporting deadlines.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with contractual terms and project timelines.
  • Issue accurate monthly invoices to ZESCO or other off‑takers and ensure timely posting into the system.
  • Follow up on outstanding receivables from off‑takers to support timely cash collection.
  • Support the creation and validation of new suppliers in the IFS system.
• Treasury and Cash Management
  • Assist in preparing cash reports and cash flow forecasts for all local entities.
  • Monitor bank accounts and report any unusual or unauthorised activities.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.
  • Ensure accounts are sufficiently funded for operations.
• Tax Compliance
  • Support in obtaining tax clearance certificates and compiling documents required for tax audits.
  • Preparing, PAYE, NHIMA, NAPSA, VAT, WHT, and assisting with corporate tax returns for all entities.
  • Liaise with external tax advisors on routine compliance matters.
• Internal Controls
  • Ensure that Globeleq accounting policies and procedures, as well as external reporting standards, are established and observed
  • Support internal audit activities by providing requested financial data and documentation
  • Provide operational inputs to maintain the local risk register.
• Other
  • Company secretarial filings and other local administration matters
  • Ad hoc finance responsibilities as appropriate
  • Support the Finance Manager in developing the country Annual Operating Budget and ensuring that accurate and timely reports are prepared and shared on time for review
    
    

Skills / Competencies

• Self-starter happy to take a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting activities in addition to higher level matters such as budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Communication, especially relationship management, influencing & written skills
• Decision making, specifically ability to absorb & interpret data / information
• Legal document review and general understanding
• Ability to adapt in a change environment
• Diversity and ethical behaviour
• Intermediate computer skills – spreadsheets, accounting systems
• Planning, organising and teamwork
  
  

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and reporting experience:

• Minimum experience of 2-3 years of relevant financial reporting experience
• Exposure and/or knowledge of the energy or infrastructure industry, project finance and/or public private partnerships is an added advantage
• Treasury experience in preparing cash reports, raising payment and accounts payable/receivables management
• Detailed accounting/reporting knowledge with experience of all aspects of financial accounting and tax compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point