Vacancy title:
Finance Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Zambezi Cashews Company Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 27 2025

Duty Station:
Mongu | Mongu | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background:

The Zambezi Cashews Company Limited (ZCCL), a subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), was established in 2018 to drive economic growth, enhance food security, and develop the Western Province through large-scale cashew production. With 517 hectares of productive plantation on a 25,599-hectare landholding, ZCCL is poised for significant expansion. However, to realize this potential and ensure operational excellence, the company requires skilled professionals in key managerial roles.

Responsibilities:

• Undertakes financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepares and analyses monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts for the Company.
• Maintains the general ledger, performs reconciliations, and ensures accurate expense allocations.
• Reviews accounting records, processes supplier invoices, and monitors cash flow projections.
• Ensures timely financial reporting to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintains comprehensive financial records in line with governance frameworks.
• Participates in the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitors budget performance, analyses variances, and recommends cost control interventions.
• Supports the development and implementation of financial policies and budget frameworks to promote efficiency and accountability.
• Ensures compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and international accounting standards.
• Prepares and submits VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and other statutory returns within prescribed deadlines.
• Ensures adherence to obligations under NAPSA, NHIMA, Workers' Compensation, ZRA, and applicable local authorities.
• Maintains working relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Undertakes implementation of internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identifies financial risks and proposes mitigation strategies.
• Supports the establishment of risk management frameworks and promotes financial integrity and fraud prevention.
• Undertakes cash flow planning to ensure adequate operational liquidity.
• Develops and executes effective treasury and working capital management strategies.
• Optimizes financial resources through strategic investments and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintains strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Maintains strong professional relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and regulators.
• Provides financial insights to support executive leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Represents the Finance Department in cross-functional business initiatives.
• Mentors, trains, and supports junior finance staff to build internal capacity.
• Conducts performance reviews and identifies training needs to promote continuous learning.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and professionalism within the Finance Department and across functions.
• Liaises with implementing stakeholders to facilitate fund disbursement and maintain financial oversight.
• Supports operational teams with financial insights to enhance decision-making and performance.
• Undertakes additional duties as delegated to support the Company’s financial and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree finance, accounting and/or equivalent Professional Qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia,
• Professional Membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant (ZICA)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role. With at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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