Hollard Zambia invites experienced finance professionals to apply for the position of Finance Manager – Management Accounting. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking finance manager jobs in Lusaka who are ready to lead financial operations within a prominent insurance and financial services company.

About the Finance Manager Role

As Finance Manager – Management Accounting, you will oversee the company’s financial activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective financial planning, and strict regulatory compliance. You will also be responsible for investment oversight and implementing robust internal controls. This role demands strategic financial leadership to drive business growth, enhance profitability, and improve operational efficiency within the insurance sector.

Key Responsibilities for Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

• Lead preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, and financial indicators to guide strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and Board Packs for Executive Management, Board Committees, and shareholders.
• Identify financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and recommend management interventions.
• Monitor key business drivers, financial trends, and emerging risks.
• Ensure timely resolution of financial issues affecting business performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification such as CA Zambia, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five O-Level credits including English and Mathematics.
• Membership of ZICA with a minimum of five years progressive finance and accounting experience.
• At least three years in a management role within insurance, financial services, telecommunications, or FMCG industries.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, treasury management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proven track record working with external auditors, regulators, actuaries, and investment managers.
• Mandatory possession of a Zambian Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) clearance certificate.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the Insurance Act and IFRS applicable to insurance companies.
• ERP and financial systems management expertise.
• Experience with internal controls, risk management, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, audit management, investment management, and tax administration.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Effective report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with attention to detail.

• Lead preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, and financial indicators to guide strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and Board Packs for Executive Management, Board Committees, and shareholders.
• Identify financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and recommend management interventions.
• Monitor key business drivers, financial trends, and emerging risks.
• Ensure timely resolution of financial issues affecting business performance.

• Strong knowledge of the Insurance Act and IFRS applicable to insurance companies.
• ERP and financial systems management expertise.
• Experience with internal controls, risk management, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, audit management, investment management, and tax administration.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Effective report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification such as CA Zambia, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five O-Level credits including English and Mathematics.
• Membership of ZICA with a minimum of five years progressive finance and accounting experience.
• At least three years in a management role within insurance, financial services, telecommunications, or FMCG industries.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, treasury management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proven track record working with external auditors, regulators, actuaries, and investment managers.
• Mandatory possession of a Zambian Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) clearance certificate.