Head of Finance

Job Description

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reporting to: Managing Director

Main Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance who coordinates the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Accounting

• Ensure business compliance with Company Financial policies in respect of budget processes.
• Ensure the preparation and timeous submission of the annual budget, conforming to defined budget guidelines and principles.
• Maintain expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures.
• Ensure business compliance with Company accounting and administrative practices, in conformance with legislation and generally accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure the timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system, maintaining detailed records with supporting documentation.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximised.
• Provide oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirements.
• Prepare and timeously submit accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomes.
• Analyze and evaluate monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends, and highlighting variances.
• Ensure the effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claims.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage the Financial Officer as a direct report.
• Ensure the development of the business’ Financial department personnel.
• Effectively manage subordinate personnel in terms of performance assessment, skills development, and career path planning.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Participate in the design, development, review, implementation and monitoring of safety plans.
• Participate in safety forums, meetings, and talks.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people and discuss them on all levels.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace, including wearing protective clothing all the time.
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings and attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant B degree in Financial Management (Accounts II).
• Qualified CA/CIMA highly beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant.
• Knowledge of Company law and Security industry legislation beneficial.
• Understanding of Finance Policy and procedures.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional Accounting and auditing skills coupled with Computer literacy.
• Strong Communication (Written and Verbal) skills.
• Proficiency in Leading People, Managing Professionally, and Managing Conflict.
• Strong focus on Customer Thinking, Collaborating and Co-operating, and Relationship Building.
• A mindset geared towards Innovation.

Management Competencies & Values

• Commitment to our core values: Teamwork, innovation, agility, safety, caring, reliability, and integrity.
• Proven ability to Plan for Tomorrow, Deliver Today, and Build Relationships.