About the Opportunity

Elara Development Corporation Limited, a Chinese real estate company, is looking for a qualified and experienced Tax Accountant to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Handle daily accounting entries in accordance with Zambian accounting standards (ZANS/IFRS), organise source documents, and prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements.
2. Manage tax processing, filing and payment throughout the real estate project lifecycle, including VAT, CIT, WHT, PAYE, property tax and transfer tax, while identifying opportunities to optimise tax costs.
3. Review the tax compliance of contractors and suppliers, correctly withhold WHT, issue certificates and follow up on VAT refunds.
4. Handle development cost accounting and input VAT carry-forwards, and identify differences between IFRS 15 revenue recognition and tax regulations.
5. Manage monthly/quarterly NAPSA and NHIMA filings and payments.
6. Monitor changes in Zambian tax laws and preferential policies, report relevant developments to the Finance Manager and provide recommendations.
7. Manage invoicing, data uploads and routine maintenance of the Smart Invoice System, ensuring electronic invoices meet ZRA requirements and resolving e-invoice anomalies with the tax authority.
8. Assist the Finance Manager in liaising with external accounting firms, compile audit documentation and support the annual audit process.
9. Represent the company before ZRA on tax registration, changes, filings, payments, audits and other tax matters. Assist with ZDA applications where applicable and handle compliance matters involving PACRA and CSO.
10. Reconcile accounts monthly with the Chinese Finance Manager to ensure accuracy and traceability, and assist with cash management and budget execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Taxation from a Zambian university.
• ZICA Graduate Membership required; ZICA Licentiate, ACCA or CIMA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time accounting experience in the construction, manufacturing or mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, including VAT, PAYE, CIT, WHT, NAPSA and related filing procedures.
• Proficiency in Smart Invoice, accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience dealing with ZRA, banks, external accounting firms and other authorities is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high awareness of tax compliance and tax risks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Chinese management team.
• Honest, trustworthy and professional.
• Must be based in Lusaka or willing to relocate and start immediately.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV and all supporting documents to:

Email: ge.xiaomu@elarazambia.com

Phone: 0763206687

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

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