Finance Manager

Job description

VACANCY: OPERATIONS

Location: The Big Green Box, Lusaka, Zambia.
Employment Type: Full-Time

A Lusaka based business is seeking a highly competent and experienced Accountant to take up the position of Finance Manager for Multiple Corporations.

The successful candidate will have a strong accounting and financial management background, combined with the ability to oversee the day-to-day administration, operations, staff and overall business activities.

This is a hands-on management position requiring an individual who can take ownership of the finance function while providing effective leadership and operational oversight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Oversee the complete accounting function of the business.
• Manage bookkeeping, general ledger, journals and financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage client accounts and debtor collections.
• Conduct bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage banking, cash flow and petty cash.
• Prepare and administer monthly payroll.
• Monitor expenditure and cost controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and tax compliance.
• Manage submissions relating to PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Workers Compensation, Insurance and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Ensure compliance with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements and electronic invoicing systems such as Smart Invoice.
• Provide management with accurate financial information to support business planning and decision-making.

Management & Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Ensure efficient delivery of services and effective utilisation of company resources.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and controls.
• Monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate procurement, suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Oversee inventory, assets, equipment and operational facilities.
• Ensure business continuity and effective operational planning.
• Liaise with banks, government institutions, insurers, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.

Administration & Human Resources

• Supervise and provide leadership to staff across the business.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and staff training.
• Manage employee records, leave, attendance and related documentation.
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and support.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• Maintain proper and confidential company records.

Customer & Business Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Handle and resolve customer and operational issues professionally.
• Support business development and customer retention.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with external stakeholders.
• Provide management with recommendations on business and operational matters.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is essential.
• Professional qualification or progression towards ACCA, ZICA or equivalent will be a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting and management experience, preferably in a small or medium-sized business environment.
• Strong practical experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, taxation and financial reporting.
• Proven experience with ZRA compliance and statutory returns.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management position is essential.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating business operations will be an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified or professionally progressing Accountant who has developed beyond the traditional accounting role and is capable of managing the wider business.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong hands-on Accountant and financial manager.
• Commercially minded and capable of understanding the wider business.
• A confident and effective people manager.
• Highly organized, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Honest, trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Proactive, decisive and capable of working independently.
• Strong in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Able to balance financial controls with operational requirements.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and taking full ownership of responsibilities.

Key Competencies

Accounting | Financial Management | Tax & Statutory Compliance | Payroll | Budgeting | Operations Management | Administration | Procurement | HR & Staff Management | Customer Relations | Risk & Internal Controls | Business Planning

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to:

manager@thebiggreenboxzambia.com

Closing Date: 17^th OCTOBER 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.