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Financial Controller
2025-11-15T05:07:11+00:00
Zimworx
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Accounting & Finance, Management
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-11-21T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

Background

Zimworx is looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with deep NetSuite expertise, a strong SaaS financial background, and hands-on experience with AI-enabled finance automation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant reporting.
  • Manage and optimize the NetSuite ERP system; ensure data accuracy and seamless system integrations.
  • Develop and maintain scalable internal controls and accounting policies to support growth.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with FP&A.
  • Monitor key SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV) and provide strategic insights to leadership.
  • Implement and leverage AI-powered finance tools to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Support audits, tax filings, and compliance activities in collaboration with external partners.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance role.
  • Prior experience in SaaS financial management, including subscription billing, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS KPIs.
  • Strong proficiency in NetSuite ERP (multi-entity a plus).
  • Experience implementing or utilizing AI/ML tools for finance operations (AI-driven reconciliation, predictive forecasting, expense automation).
  • Experience working in a U.S.-based firm strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of building scalable financial systems in high-growth environments.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant reporting.
  • Manage and optimize the NetSuite ERP system; ensure data accuracy and seamless system integrations.
  • Develop and maintain scalable internal controls and accounting policies to support growth.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with FP&A.
  • Monitor key SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV) and provide strategic insights to leadership.
  • Implement and leverage AI-powered finance tools to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Support audits, tax filings, and compliance activities in collaboration with external partners.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
  • Deep NetSuite expertise
  • Strong SaaS financial background
  • Hands-on experience with AI-enabled finance automation tools
  • Strong proficiency in NetSuite ERP (multi-entity a plus)
  • Experience implementing or utilizing AI/ML tools for finance operations
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance role
  • Prior experience in SaaS financial management, including subscription billing, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS KPIs
  • Experience working in a U.S.-based firm strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of building scalable financial systems in high-growth environments
bachelor degree
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JOB-69180a7fa8a6b

Vacancy title:
Financial Controller

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

Jobs at:
Zimworx

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 21 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Zimworx is looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with deep NetSuite expertise, a strong SaaS financial background, and hands-on experience with AI-enabled finance automation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant reporting.
  • Manage and optimize the NetSuite ERP system; ensure data accuracy and seamless system integrations.
  • Develop and maintain scalable internal controls and accounting policies to support growth.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with FP&A.
  • Monitor key SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV) and provide strategic insights to leadership.
  • Implement and leverage AI-powered finance tools to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Support audits, tax filings, and compliance activities in collaboration with external partners.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance role.
  • Prior experience in SaaS financial management, including subscription billing, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS KPIs.
  • Strong proficiency in NetSuite ERP (multi-entity a plus).
  • Experience implementing or utilizing AI/ML tools for finance operations (AI-driven reconciliation, predictive forecasting, expense automation).
  • Experience working in a U.S.-based firm strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of building scalable financial systems in high-growth environments.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

 

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, November 21 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 15-11-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-11-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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