Vacancy title:
Chief Financial Officer (Fintech)

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

Jobs at:
Brilliance Executive Management Consultants

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 4 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Description:

Job Purpose

The CFO will oversee the entire finance department within the business, taking direct ownership of cash management, revenue management, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial analysis. Be responsible for guaranteeing the organization’s compliance with all internal and external regulations. In addition, they will provide strategic direction to the organization and support decision-making by the board, executive directors, and stakeholders. This role is suited for a dynamic, detail-oriented individual excited to build and scale with a startup.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and execute the organization’s financial strategy
• Organize, manage, and supervise department operations and activities to ensure best practices are followed and they are in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all matters related to financial and accounting activities
• Act as the designated CFO for Bank of Zambia purposes.
• Maintain oversight of all financial reporting, internal controls, and audits.
• Prepare and submit financial statements, regulatory returns, and reports to the Bank of Zambia and the parent company.
• Establish and maintain efficient accounting and reporting systems and procedures
• Lead the funding and liquidity management process
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes aligned with both local and group strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee tax compliance, including local regulations, international tax treaties, and transfer pricing considerations.
• Organize and manage statutory tax reporting for indirect and direct taxation
• Identify and record all transactions undertaken by the organization
• Prepare accounts and verify the reliability and relevance of market prices and fair values used when reporting
• Provide accurate and complete financial information to decision makers and other business units as needed
• Review and analyze expenses, revenue, and losses to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Manage currency risk and mitigate exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.
• Support fundraising efforts, investor reporting, and financial modeling.
• Review the budget on a monthly basis to verify the organization is meeting its financial objectives
• Establish, review, and optimize department rules, frameworks, procedures, and workflows
• Identify, analyze, mitigate, and monitor all financial risks, trends, and evolutions in the regulatory and competitive landscapes
• Direct the documentation, maintenance, and reporting of financial information

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and ethical conduct
• Attention to detail

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related field
• Qualified Accountant (Full CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA).
• A Masters in Finance or Accounting will be a plus
• Must have a minimum of 7+ years in a senior financial leadership role with a Fintech, Banking, Mobile Money, E-Money company
• Must have a minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a regulated financial services environment preferred
• Must have experience with Bank of Zambia reporting procedures
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Experience working at a subsidiary level within a group structure, reporting to a parent company, is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian financial regulations, accounting standards, and local tax laws.
• Familiarity with international finance practices, IFRS reporting, and transfer pricing rules.
• Ability to manage currency risks and understand the local market environment.
• Must be young and vibrant
• Cross-cultural adaptability and sensitivity
• Must be comfortable working in a startup environment: hands-on, flexible, and proactive
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be a member of ZICA

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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