Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zambia is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the position of Chief Finance Manager to be based at the DAPP Headquarters in Ndola.

DAPP Zambia is a local registered NGO and has been operating in Zambia for 40 years across all 10 provinces, reaching over 1 million people with development projects and employing more than 1,000 staff. Its work spans family economic strengthening, HIV prevention and care, agriculture, environment, and education. As a member of the Federation Humana People to People, it receives technical support and also runs a fundraising enterprise of selling second-hand clothes and shoes donated from Europe.

Responsibilities or duties

The Chief Finance Manager oversees all financial operations, including procurement and donor compliance, ensuring systems meet global standards and requirements of donors such as CDC, WFP, Global Fund, GAVI, EU, and Humana People to People. The role supervises the Finance Compliance Officer, Procurement Manager, and three Accounts Managers responsible for finances across 20 projects and the Clothes and Shoes fundraising initiative. He/she coordinates the finance office, builds staff capacity, and fosters teamwork. The annual organizational budget is approximately US$10 million.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) and membership with ZICA, holding a valid practising licence.

Experience needed

At least 5 years of experience in financial management for large operations, including a minimum of 2 years in the development sector.

Strong background in financial reporting, donor compliance, financial control, and management reporting.

Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with proven ability to supervise diverse accounting teams.

Excellent communication, training, and mentoring skills to build staff capacity and foster collaboration.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Applications with detailed CVs and three professional referees must be received by 19th of January, 2026.

Do not attach certificates and other documentation at this stage. However, when requested, certificates must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

• Oversee accounting, expenditure, procurement, disbursement systems, and compliance with policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management and donors.
• Maintain internal controls, SOPs, and enforce financial policies.
• Lead asset valuation, inventory accounting, and statutory/partner compliance.
• Manage statutory and partner audits, quarterly internal audits, and corrective actions.
• Present audited financial statements to management and the board; liaise with audit committees.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, lead procurement planning, and uphold value-for-money principles.
• Manage consultants’ agreements and oversee sub-grants implementation.

• Financial reporting
• Donor compliance
• Financial control
• Management reporting
• Leadership
• Team management
• Supervision of diverse accounting teams
• Communication
• Training
• Mentoring
• Staff capacity building
• Fostering collaboration

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Membership with ZICA
• Holding a valid practising licence.