Cost Accountant

Job Title and Position

An Agribusiness Operation in Mkushi is looking for a Cost Accountant to be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our company. Applications are invited from a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the vacant position: Title: Cost Accountant (1) – M’kushi Farm Block Reporting to: Finance Manager

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Performing cost control activities through, developing and analysing cost standards, implementing loss prevention programs to prevent theft and preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management
• Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
• Prepare budgets and financial data related to the production of crops after every cycle in conjunction with the production team for summer and winter crops, and carry out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
• Compare production volume of the farm with neighboring farms and the region
• Performing account reconciliations for inventory and accounts payable and reporting discrepancies in inventory that indicate theft, such as too little inventory at last count
• Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with management and other stakeholders in the business
• Ensure subordinates meet both the performance standards and targets by conducting performance planning and review of subordinates

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of Diploma in Accounting, Finance or relevant study, member of a professional body such as CIMA, ACCA, mandatory member of ZICA, School certificate with at least 5 O’levels credit or better
• Work Experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role for at least 3 years, Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Experience with accounting software, like Pastel and ERP, Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit application letter, detailed CV, certified copies of all academic qualifications including Grade 12 certificate and NRC as ONE (1) PDF document to the following address: careersagri@gmail.com by 22nd April, 2026 at 17:00hrs. Note that applications not submitted according to instructions given and incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.