Finance Director - Lusaka, Zambia

- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #10835 |
Job Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Company Type | FMCG/Logistics |
Job Role | Finance Director |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Negotiable Depending Candidate |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Director |
Years of Experience | 8 |
Residence Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian National or Resident |
Degree |
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not subject to:
• Manage financial and administration departments
• Quarterly reporting of internal controls
• Internal management pack and dashboards
• Oversee monthly payroll administration
• Tax administration including submission of relevant returns to revenue authorities
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Cash flow analysis & cash management
Working capital management
Processing & approval of month end journals
Responsible for accurate and complete general ledger accounting
Reporting to head office via Hyperion
Review all balance sheet reconciliations
Review and submission of all CAPEX requests
Ad-hoc projects and reports as required
Assist with annual budgeting process
Co-ordinate and assist with the internal and external audit process
Preparation of monthly flash reports to head office
Manage the performance of subordinates
Manage the discipline in the department according to the company’s policies and procedure
Maintain stringent internal controls
Key Skills
At least 5-8 years’ experience in the Financial Management field, experience route to market solutions industry will be an advantage
Meticulous, detailed, well-organized and able to work independently
Assertive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel extensively in the areas where the business operates
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge/experience with Mozambique, Botswana and Swaziland Taxation legislation will be an advantage
Strong financial, taxation and auditing skills
Relevant Labor Legislation
Conceptual, analytical and strategic problem solving skills
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Leadership skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Management skills
Self-motivated
Honest and trustworthy
Time management skills
Required Skills
Sound knowledge of South African Taxation Legislation, IAS, IFRS and Companies Act