Finance Manager

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We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the services industry.

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FINANCE MANAGER

To be in charge of all accounting functions of the company and upkeep of accounting books and records of all companies of the Group operating in Zambia, which should be kept continuously updated and to be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting of Zambia operations (“Group”).
Assisting the Directors in improving the business processes, internal controls and assisting in designing and implementing new systems.
Assisting the Directors and providing appropriate and necessary support to the Operations department in managing and developing the businesses of the Group.
Managing sales and banking on a daily basis and providing report thereon to the management.
Reconciling of premium collection together with Assurance department and submission of the same to the underwriter within five working days from the end of each month,
Submission of claims on a monthly basis to the underwriter within five working days from the end of each month,
Managing day-to-day treasury functions and receivables and payables on a regular basis. Ensuring payments to suppliers are made after due reconciliation of account in a timely manner.
Preparing draft accounts to the satisfaction of the auditors and submitting them within fourteen days from the end of the financial year.
Preparation of monthly management reports and submitting them to the Board of Directors within ten working days from the end of each month or as directed by them.
Preparing quarterly financials of Group (consolidated and individual of all companies in the Group) and submission to the Board of Directors within ten days from the end of each quarter.
Conduct of physical stock-takes on a monthly basis and submitting reports thereon to the management.
Preparation and submission of vat returns on a monthly basis.
Preparing and submission of withholding tax returns and payment thereof on a monthly basis, as required by legislation.
Preparing, checking and confirm payroll on a monthly basis.
Managing direct taxation work of the Group in liaison with the Group’s tax advisors.
Developing training programs for your understudy and ensuring the understudy is sufficiently trained under the Group’s succession plan. Conducting quarterly performance appraisals of all staff within Finance department and providing reports thereon to the HR department of the Group.
Such other tasks as may be delegated to you by the Directors from time to time.

 REQUIREMENTS

Big 4–level experience in premier global accounting, consulting, and advisory firm is a plus.
Qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Experience in audit, advisory, or financial reporting
Strong analytical and communication skills
A proactive mindset and commercial awareness

 “All candidates are required to obtain their ZAQA certification from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)”