Finance Director – Kamimbi Aqua Feed (Based 50% Lusaka and 50% Siavonga)

Job description

KAF is Zambia’s largest manufacturer of aquaculture feed. We supply Yalelo Zambia, the largest aquaculture company in Sub-Saharan Africa, and a growing community of smallholder fish farmers through our own retail outlets across the country. Aquaculture is growing fast, and so is KAF. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for a finance leader to help deliver them.

You will lead and further build our finance team and report directly to the Managing Director as part of a diverse, driven management team. You will play a central role in our growth and have real responsibility, a direct influence on how the business creates value, and room to grow quickly as a leader.

Experience matters, but it is not what we value most. We are looking for someone who is:

·           Eager to learn. You are curious, ask questions and keep raising your own standards

·           Connecting the dots – You want to understand how the business really works, both in the numbers and in the mill. You go and see what is happening in production, procurement and stores, make the logical connections between what happens on the floor and what shows up in the financials, and turn that into practical insight and guidance on improvement.

·           Hands-on and self-starter – You are pro-active, willing to roll up your sleeves, whether that means fixing a reconciliation or building a new process

·           Focused on improvement. You want to strengthen the finance function and help the whole feed mill run better.

Send your CV and a short motivation letter to o.clayton@kamimbiaquafeed.com

Responsibilities

Accounting and financial management

·          Ensure excellence in feed mill accounting, including quantity accounting and mass balance reconciliation

·          Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, budgets and forecasts

·          Make full use of our newly implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP to improve and further automate finance processes

·          Drive continuous improvement in the procure-to-pay and record-to-report processes

·          Monitor key financial and operational KPIs on production, cost control and profitability

Controls, risk and compliance

·          Ensure compliance with IFRS, Zambian tax law and regulatory requirements

·          Implement and strengthen internal controls to prevent misstatement and fraud and to reduce waste

·          Coordinate the annual audit and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks and regulators

·          Meet lender and shareholder reporting requirements

Cash flow, investment and funding

·          Advise the management team on financial performance, risk and investment decisions

·          Manage cash flow to ensure enough liquidity for operations and investment

·          Manage banking relationships, debt facilities and working capital, including supplier terms and financing

·          Evaluate capex proposals and ensure financial resources are allocated well

Team leadership and capacity building

·          Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

·          Build a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement

·          Strengthen the finance function and support the wider professionalisation of the company

·          Work with production, maintenance, sales and corporate services to align financial goals with operational realities

What you bring

·          A recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or CIMA) with ZICA membership; a Master’s in Finance, Accounting or Economics is an added advantage

·          Experience matters, but it is not what we value most. As a guide, we expect around 5–7 years of relevant experience, but we welcome applications from anyone who believes they fit the profile below

·          Hands-on operational finance experience in manufacturing, agriculture or FMCG, including cost and inventory accounting

·          Strong financial control and IFRS reporting experience

·          A proven track record in financial modelling, planning, budgeting and cash flow management

·          Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

·          Comfortable with ERP systems and digital tools, with a clear view on driving digitalisation in finance

·          A clear communicator and a capable sparring partner to the management team, not afraid to challenge the status quo

·          A leader who motivates the team in good times and difficult ones, and is willing and patient in passing on knowledge

·          A natural business partner with real interest in all operational aspects of the business

·          High integrity and a commitment to sustainability and social impact

·          Willing to be based 50% at the mill in Siavonga and 50% in Lusaka