At AVI International, a division of AVI Limited, we are driving growth across Sub-Saharan Africa and global markets, expanding our iconic brands into emerging markets like Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia as well as other strategic regions globally. By joining our team, you’ll play a direct role in shaping our success in these regions, driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong local relationships to position our brands as market leaders.Zambia Market Analysis

Our culture is built on high standards, collaboration, and accountability, with a focus on customer-centricity and fostering an inclusive environment. We value diversity, empowering every team member to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Why AVI International?

• Make an Impact: Shape the future of our brands in developing markets.
• Drive Growth: Contribute to exciting, sustainable expansion initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and results.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!

We’re seeking a Finance Business Analyst to drive success at AVI International in Lusaka, Zambia. The Finance Business Analyst acts as a business partner to commercial and operational teams, providing financial insights that support decision making, drive profitability, and improve business performance. The role is responsible for analysing financial and operational data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, evaluating business initiatives, and translating complex data into actionable insights to support growth.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Finance Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Key Areas of Impact:

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Establish and maintain Financial Analysis tools relating to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, and other functional area
• Key role player in the budgets and forecasts

Systems management

• Manage the integrity of SAP & BI from a Sales perspective

Customer profitability

• Compile Customer Profitability’s on a monthly & Ad hoc basis

Cash management

• Management of the Cash Van and Petty cash process

Tax review

• Assist in review of Tax and VAT recons and related tax matters

Internal and Externals Audits

• Ensure that external run smoothly from a client deliverable perspective, i.e. no delays in providing client information and all reports and information are accurate with no material errors.
• Ensure that internal audits are well prepared for and audit findings are appropriately followed up and addressed.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• Completed articles,
• 5 – 10 years post article experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance or CA (ZM)

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Microsoft Excel
• Essbase
• SAP
• Financial Accounting standards and best practices

• Establish and maintain Financial Analysis tools relating to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, and other functional area
• Key role player in the budgets and forecasts
• Manage the integrity of SAP & BI from a Sales perspective
• Compile Customer Profitability’s on a monthly & Ad hoc basis
• Management of the Cash Van and Petty cash process
• Assist in review of Tax and VAT recons and related tax matters
• Ensure that external run smoothly from a client deliverable perspective, i.e. no delays in providing client information and all reports and information are accurate with no material errors.
• Ensure that internal audits are well prepared for and audit findings are appropriately followed up and addressed.

• Microsoft Excel
• Essbase
• SAP
• Financial Accounting standards and best practices

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance or CA (ZM)