Financial Controller

Job description

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

Responsibilities

Assist Finance Director in carrying out his duties.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, completion and maintenance of accounts and records as required by the Laws of Zambia.
Ensure timely, accurate preparation and completion of the Company’s accounts, records and statistics as per accounting guides and BSO procedures.
Assisting Finance Director in ensuring the safety of Company’s assets (including cash) through the implementation and supervision of adequate internal controls.
Assist with preparation and timely completion of Company Budget
Ensuring that preparation of Annual Balance Sheet and BSO Finpack is ready as per the set deadlines.
Ensure that the monthly information package is prepared as per set deadlines.
Ensure up-to-date records of all fixed assets of the Company are maintained.
Select, train and recommend promotions of promising employees for positions of responsibility.
Prepare Bata Payroll No. 1B for middle management and maintain appropriate records to comply with the laws of Zambia.
Check final settlements for retiring employees in accordance with terms of appointment / Union rules.
Any other duties allocated by the Finance Director from time to time.

Main Functions

Petty Cash
Check and ensure all cash transactions are approved and ensure that it is physically carried out regularly at least once a week
Money on Way / 017 – Remittance
Perform monthly reviews of outstanding amounts and ensure prompt and satisfactory investigation of overdue items.
Goods on Stock
Prepare and organize together with Control Department random physical spot checks.
Suppliers Accounts
Ensure all invoices or Debit Notes are booked regularly, and also payments with complete monthly reconciliation of all accounts.
Customers Accounts
Prepare and organize together with Control Department monthly physical spot checks.
Debtors and Creditors Accounts
These accounts should be constantly under review.
P.A.Y.E./V.A.T./CORPORATE TAX/WITHHOLDING TAX
Perform monthly reviews control accounts to ensure timely payment of amounts owing, to avoid penalties.
Interflow Sessions
Ensure at least one interflow per month for 999 departments with pre-fixed Agenda approved by Finance Director.
Training
Organize for regular training sessions for all accounts department staff to ensure they understand the systems.
Trial Balance
Review monthly all book balances and ensure they are fully supported.
Tidiness’
Ensure high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in Finance department.

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Should be a Chartered Accountant (CA), with either ACCA, CIMA, or CMA
Minimum 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance
Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Supervisory or managerial experience in a finance team

Key Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
Advanced Excel skills
Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
Leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com  before the 28th of August, 2025.