Finance Manager – Mining

Job description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Finance Manager will be fully responsible for managing the finance department for the group. Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary. The Finance Manager will also develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
Responsible for producing monthly management accounts showing spending against budget.
Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
Responsible for producing quarterly finance reports for CEOs’ reports
Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
With consultation from procurement maintain office supplies by supplying stationery requirements etc to a responsible member of staff
Liaises with banks, Regional Accountants, Customers, other staff and clients.
Conduct a weekly review of timesheets and accountability diaries against expenses claims.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Prepare financial management reports
Develop and maintain financial databases
Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data
Other duties as identified by the CEO are commensurate with this post.

Required Key Competencies & Skills

Excellent Communication Skills
Accurate numeracy skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Process-driven, organised and efficient
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
Reliability
Ability to work independently and use your initiative
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Full ACCA,CIMA or CA Zambia
Degree In Finance/Accountancy
An MBA will be a plus
A Minimum of 6-7 Years experience in Finance/Accounting Preferably at Finance Manager/Head of Finance/ CFO level for a Mining, Telecoms or Insurance Company.
Must have a minimum 3+ years experience at Senior Management Level
Must be well vested in the Zambia Taxation system
Must be conversant with most accounting packages
Must be a member of ZICA

 QUALIFIED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR ABOVE POSITION

If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com and copy in bemconsult20@gmail.com

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