Finance Manager

Job description

Join Kokeb as Finance Manager

About Kokeb

Kokeb is a diversified enterprise based in Lusaka and Solwezi, Zambia, rapidly expanding its footprint across industries including construction contracting, engineering, real estate development, and many others. We’ve built our success on innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless drive to serve our clients better every day. As we prepare for the next phase—consolidating our businesses under a unified, financially robust framework and moving toward a future of investment grade portfolio—we are seeking a Finance Manager with strategic vision and integrity, to be based at our Solwezi office.

At Kokeb, our people are the spine of who we are and they work on customer-inspired innovations aimed at contributing towards building a better tomorrow.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, from project managers and engineers to board leadership and external investors. You’re expected to drive transparency, accountability, and rigor—so that every Kwacha flowing through our operations reflects opportunity, efficiency, and long-term value creation. Essentially, you will lead our financial operations, enhance profitability, and empower sound investment decisions across our expanding business portfolio.

This is more than a finance role—it’s a leadership position at the heart of our growth engine. You’ll shape our financial strategy, align our multiple business lines with sound fiscal management, and build the systems and investor narrative to secure future capital and credibility. You will join a culture that prizes entrepreneurial thinking and fast decision-making, where your ideas and performance directly influence project success, stakeholder trust, and readiness for further investment in our businesses.

What You’ll Do

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisals across all business units.
Monitor financial performance; analyze departures from targets and recommend corrective actions.

2. Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet Management

Oversee consolidated and segmented P&L statements; enhance revenue visibility and cost control.
Strengthen the balance sheet through debt restructuring, asset optimization, and operational efficiency improvements.

3. Cash Flow & Loans Management

Manage working capital, cash flow forecasting, payments, and collections.
Structure financing that converts short-term liabilities into growth assets.

4. Investment Packaging & Pitching

Create investment-grade proposals, valuations, and prospectuses—especially for real estate, infrastructure, and agricultural projects.
Engage with investors, equity partners, and financial institutions to secure capital.

5. Financial Governance & Reporting

Implement robust accounting controls, policies, and compliance with local/international standards.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management and external investors.

6. Strategic Leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally to support commercial decisions.
Develop systems and digital tools to enhance insight, efficiency, and reliability of financial data.

Who You Are

Education: Bachelor’s (preferably Master’s) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years in finance leadership roles within diversified or multi-business environments; strong project financing and P&L exposure.
Analytical Strength: Expert in financial modeling, investment analysis, and KPI-driven decision-making.
Leadership: Proven ability to build systems, lead finance teams, and influence commercial stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent presentation, report-writing, and investor engagement skills.
Ethics & Integrity: High personal and professional standards—transparency, trust, and financial accountability.
Certification: CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ZICA or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer

Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary, performance-based incentives, and benefits.
Strategic Influence: A pivotal role in shaping Kokeb’s financial future and public-market readiness.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to build scalable finance systems across a multi-vertical portfolio.
Investment Exposure: Lead fundraising and investor relations across real estate, infrastructure, and agriculture.
Supportive Culture: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and integrity-driven work environment.

Ready to Apply?

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CV_FinanceManager_YourNames (in PDF)
Coverletter_ FinanceManager_YourNames (in PDF)
Portfolio (if available – in PDF)
Personal statement (1 paragraph about your passion – in Word)
Experience (projects or internships – in Word)
Skills (software proficiency inclusive – in Word)

Transform Kokeb’s Growth into Financial Success!

This is your chance to lead finance at a thriving, diversified company and steer us toward operational excellence and investment readiness. We look forward to hearing from visionary finance leaders ready to make a difference.