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Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka at Impuls Africa Limited

Impuls Africa Limited, a leading agriculture and development consulting firm based in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in finance manager jobs in Lusaka to contribute to managing financial operations across multiple donor-funded projects while supporting organizational growth and compliance.

About Impuls Africa Limited

Impuls Africa Limited specializes in providing technical assistance, project implementation, research, enterprise development, monitoring and evaluation, and advisory services to donor organizations, NGOs, private sector partners, and development institutions. The company manages several donor-funded projects simultaneously, requiring robust financial systems to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient budgeting.

Role Overview: Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Technical Director, the Finance Manager will oversee the financial management of the organization and its projects. This full-time position based in Lusaka involves ensuring accurate accounting, donor compliance, project financial tracking, budgeting, cash flow management, and strengthening internal financial controls. The Finance Manager will deliver timely financial insights to support both operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial accounting and reporting functions.
• Oversee donor and project financial management ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly financial statements and quarterly donor reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate and support the finance team to optimize performance.

Deliverables

• Accurate monthly financial statements and audit-ready documentation.
• Timely quarterly donor financial reports and monthly project budget vs. expenditure analyses.
• Annual organizational budgets and financial forecasts.
• Updated cash flow projections and improved financial systems.
• Compliance with statutory and tax requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full or partial professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in finance and accounting, including at least three years managing donor-funded projects or NGO finances.
• Proven experience preparing donor financial reports, managing multiple project budgets, and ensuring audit compliance.
• Familiarity with financial management software and advanced Excel reporting tools.
• Experience working with consulting firms, NGOs, development programs, or implementing partners is highly desirable.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of donor financial reports and project budget reconciliations.
• Compliance with donor and statutory financial requirements.
• Quality and reliability of internal financial reporting.
• Successful audit outcomes and reduction of financial risks.
• Efficiency in payment processing and cash flow forecasting.
• Effectiveness of financial controls and systems enhancement.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working with international donors and development agencies.
• Knowledge of NGO and donor financial compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in project proposal budgeting and cost recovery models.
• Background in agriculture, livelihoods, climate resilience, or community development projects.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional qualifications
• Contact details for at least three professional references

Please send your application via email to admin@impuls.africa with the subject line “Finance Manager Application”. Applications must be received by 15th June 2026.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Lusaka. The contract duration is 12 months, renewable subject to performance and organizational needs. Impuls Africa Limited is committed to strengthening financial management systems and seeks a proactive Finance Manager to contribute to its ongoing success.

Job Category

Banking & Finance