Finance Manager
2025-09-24T09:42:13+00:00
Kestria Zambia
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-09-29T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial health and operational efficiency of a leading business in Zambia. The Finance Manager will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Audit, Procurement, and Stocks functions. The role will ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, enhance cost efficiency, and support management through timely reporting and insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting in line with IFRS and Zambian statutory requirements.
- Manage cash flows, liquidity, tax compliance, and overall business sustainability.
- Establish strong internal controls and oversee internal and external audits.
- Lead procurement strategy, ensuring transparency, value-for-money, and compliance.
- Oversee inventory and stock management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree an added advantage).
- Full professional qualification (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 7 years’ progressive finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution sectors preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, IFRS, and ERP systems (Sage X3 desirable).
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Lead financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting in line with IFRS and Zambian statutory requirements. Manage cash flows, liquidity, tax compliance, and overall business sustainability. Establish strong internal controls and oversee internal and external audits. Lead procurement strategy, ensuring transparency, value-for-money, and compliance. Oversee inventory and stock management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business needs.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree an added advantage). Full professional qualification (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Minimum 7 years’ progressive finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership role. Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution sectors preferred. Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, IFRS, and ERP systems (Sage X3 desirable).
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Vacancy title:
Finance Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Kestria Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 29 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial health and operational efficiency of a leading business in Zambia. The Finance Manager will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Audit, Procurement, and Stocks functions. The role will ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, enhance cost efficiency, and support management through timely reporting and insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting in line with IFRS and Zambian statutory requirements.
- Manage cash flows, liquidity, tax compliance, and overall business sustainability.
- Establish strong internal controls and oversee internal and external audits.
- Lead procurement strategy, ensuring transparency, value-for-money, and compliance.
- Oversee inventory and stock management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree an added advantage).
- Full professional qualification (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 7 years’ progressive finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution sectors preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, IFRS, and ERP systems (Sage X3 desirable).
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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