Chief Finance Officer

Job description

Job Reference Number: ZCCM-110
Department: Finance
Business Unit:
Industry: Accounts
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The Directorate is responsible for effectively managing and optimising the financial aspects of ZCCM-IH. To monitor the Companys financial health, compliance with regulations and provide support for strategic decision-making leading to maximisation of financial performance and stability while minimising risks and ensuring financial transparency and overall success and sustainability.Post a job
Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic oversight in all financial activities within ZCCM-IH, including Strategic leadership, financial planning, analysis, risk management, and financial investment strategies. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the company’s financial direction and ensuring the achievement of its financial strategic goals.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide financial leadership and management of the finance team by developing and implementing the company’s financial strategy, aligning it with the overall strategic objectives.
To Interpret financial data, conduct financial analysis, and present strategic recommendations to the executive team and the Board for decisioning purposes.
To establish financial strategies to ensure the long-term growth and profitability of a Company.
To define policies and guidelines for financial reporting and control, keeping in mind operating conditions and legal requirements, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
To oversee and monitor statutory, internal and management audit proceedings, findings and any corrective action planned to address non-compliances, if any.
To ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
To advise on long-term fiscal planning for the Company.
To manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial resources to meet operational needs and Implement cash management strategies to minimize financial risks.
To manage and develop relationships both internally and externally.
Provide strong leadership to the team, guiding them toward achieving departmental and ZCCH-IH strategic goals, fostering a positive work environment, making sound decisions, and promoting open communication. Including mentoring and developing team members, resolving conflicts, and serving as a role model for professionalism and ethical behaviour.
To assess and optimise the company’s capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to support growth and financial stability.
Oversee all accounting matters, data analysis, reviewing performance metrics i.e. revenue, liquidity, profitability, and credit collections etc, and reviewing strategic investments
Represent the company through networking and meeting with stakeholders and management i.e., procurement, investments, finance, Renumeration, investee companies and subsidiaries, meetings with investee, government companies and subsidiaries on various strategic matters
Provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to the Company’s subsidiaries to ensure alignment with Group financial policies, performance targets, and governance standards.
Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
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Job Requirements

Academic Qualifications 

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Career development courses

• GCE or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included.
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• ACCA/ CIMA /CFA or equivalent or business-related fields.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Relevant Experience required

Not less than 10 Years work experience in a busy and complex work environment of which 5 years must be at Management level.
Experience in leading and managing teams
Work experience in group reporting and subsidiary oversight from a Finance perspective.
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Professional Membership

Must be a paid-up member of ZICA

 Technical
• Financial Analysis/Commercial and financial acumen
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Finance
• Cash flow Forecasting
• Performance measurement, Management & Improvement
• Contract management
• Asset Liability Management
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Management
• Capital Expenditure

Behavioural 
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ethical Decision Making
• Adaptability
• Decisiveness and action orientation
• Problem Solving
• Analysis and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and planning
• stakeholder management
Leadership 
• Creative opportunism
• Developing people
• Leadership commitment
• Leading by example
• Monitoring and measuring
• Participative leadership
• Planning and organising
• Strategic leadership
• Vision creation and motivation
• Supervisory