Job Details

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!

To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm

We are looking for a suitably qualified, competent, and highly motivated professional based in Lusaka to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer .

Job Summary

Managing the institution’s finance and administrative function and being responsible for the soundness of the organization’s financial controls and financial reporting. Tracking of the organization s strategic set goals and objectives and providing leadership to the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing the departmental and overall company’s strategic business plans and annual plans. Also monitor the company’s annual plans to ensure they are in line with the business plan;
• preparation of compliance reports as required by the regulator, Bank of Zambia;
• Management and review of internal control systems to ensure integrity of financial information;
• Developing and ensuring the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs and systems;
• Interact with Heads of Business Units to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports and recommendations;
• Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, departmental budgets, salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entry;
• Identifying working capital and long-term financing requirements for the company and sourcing of funds for these requirements;
• Coordinating the preparations of financial reports, special analysis and other reports;
• Ensure financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with the Companies Act requirements, the Banking and Financial Services Act requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Control of the Company’ s expenditure and identification and implementation of cost saving measures;
• Board pack preparation and presentation; compliance and Tax planning; and Providing leadership to the finance and administration department

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 credits including English and Mathematics
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance. Master will be an added advantage
• ACCA/CIMA qualification and membership with ZICA
• 2-3 years’ work experience in a financial sector as an accountant at managerial level
• Experience in international company having tight monthly closing deadlines;
• Experience in financial institution would be considered as advantage;
• Knowledge of full-cycle accounting process;
• Experience in preparation of IFRS annual reports;
• Strong local tax knowledge, including WHT;
• Experience in working with external auditors;
• Knowledge of IFRS would be considered as advantage;
• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel),;
• Good English skills;
• Experience working in international environment;
• Accuracy, punctuality and detail orientation;
• Fast learning skills. Ability to deal with deadlines.