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About the Department

Member Firm Internal Services

Internal Services roles are as broad and varied as the clients we serve, from finance, to growth office, human resources, technology and more. These roles help to support our Deloitte teams as they deliver quality service to our clients.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Member Firm Internal Services – Finance as a Finance Manager serving our operations in Zambia. The role will be based in our Lusaka office in Zambia.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

Responsible for overseeing the financial health and performance of the firm. The role involves financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, budgeting and analysis, cash flow management, maintaining a robust control environment and supporting strategic business decisions. The Finance Manager works closely with client facing teams and senior leadership to ensure effective financial management and sustainable growth.

What you will do

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the integrity of the General Ledger, including month-end journals, accruals, provisions, and period-end adjustments.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities and ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support regional and corporate reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, templates, and reporting repositories.

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance, including statutory filings and remittances.
• Coordinate internal, external, tax, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely provision of supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.

Fixed Assets & Financial Controls

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairments, and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and payment runs in line with delegated authority and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of fixed asset and other key balance sheet accounts.

Treasury & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with banks, tax authorities, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the provision of financial information to banks and regulatory bodies.
• Act as the primary finance contact for in-country finance matters and provide regular updates to country and regional leadership.

Operational Finance Support

• Partner with East Africa Finance teams to ensure the effective delivery of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury activities within Zambia, while maintaining alignment with regional processes and controls.
• Liaise with the Business Partnering team to support the timely delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, and related financial planning activities.
• Manage staff debtor accounting, allocations, deductions, and reconciliations.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Participate in regional finance initiatives, meetings, and training programs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 7+ years’ progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years’ management experience in a busy finance function.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High standard of professional ethics and integrity.

Technical Competencies

• Deep knowledge of IFRS, proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP, SAGE).
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong capability to analysis and interpret complex financial data.

• Oversee the integrity of the General Ledger, including month-end journals, accruals, provisions, and period-end adjustments.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities and ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support regional and corporate reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, templates, and reporting repositories.
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance, including statutory filings and remittances.
• Coordinate internal, external, tax, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely provision of supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairments, and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and payment runs in line with delegated authority and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of fixed asset and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain relationships with banks, tax authorities, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the provision of financial information to banks and regulatory bodies.
• Act as the primary finance contact for in-country finance matters and provide regular updates to country and regional leadership.
• Partner with East Africa Finance teams to ensure the effective delivery of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury activities within Zambia, while maintaining alignment with regional processes and controls.
• Liaise with the Business Partnering team to support the timely delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, and related financial planning activities.
• Manage staff debtor accounting, allocations, deductions, and reconciliations.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Participate in regional finance initiatives, meetings, and training programs.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High standard of professional ethics and integrity.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP, SAGE).
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong capability to analysis and interpret complex financial data.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 7+ years’ progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years’ management experience in a busy finance function.