Finance Manager

Recruiter
Bayport Financial Services
Location
Lusaka (ZM)
Salary
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Posted
16 May 2022
Closes
23 May 2022
Job role
Finance manager
Sector
Banking and financial services
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant, Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager - Finance, the Manager - Finance will be responsible for reviewing financial transactions, monitoring accounts, preparing financial reports, and supporting the finance management team with preparation and analysis of financial information. The role has a clear progression path which will be subject to the job holder’s ability to meet set performance targets.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Preparation and review of journal entries on a monthly basis
  • Review of supporting reconciliations to the trial balance
  • Preparation and interpretation of management accounts on a monthly basis
  • Review and approval of payment requisitions
  • Review and authorisation of payments
  • Preparation of financial information for internal and external audits
  • Review and preparation of budget inputs for annual budget Assisting with cash-flow management
  • Supervising finance junior staff Train and mentor finance junior staff Liaising with management staff and other colleagues
  • Manage and coordinate resources in the finance department

 

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Full ACCA or CIMA or CA Zambia Bachelor of Accountancy will be added advantage Member of ZICA
  • At least three (3) years relevant work experience in external audit firm or financial services sector or any related relevant experience

 

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Very knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
  • Good knowledge of Financial Services regulatory requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent organization skills

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
  • High level of discipline
  • Ability to complete work within set time constraints

 

TO APPLY

Suitable candidates must send their applications, attaching their current CVs via the form below. 

 

The closing date for receiving applications is Monday 23 May 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.