Finance Manager at Statutory Body

Job Description

A reputable Statutory Body wishes to fill the position of Finance Manager . Suitably qualified candidates who meet the following criteria are invited to submit applications:

KEY RESULT AREAS – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)

To manage timely the preparation of financial statements in order to comply with financial and statutory regulations.
To manage timely the preparation and submission of financial management reports in order to comply with financial regulations and facilitate decision making.
To manage effectively the coordination of the development and review of internal controls in order to enhance transparency and accountability in the utilisation of financial and material resources.
To manage effectively the monitoring of expenditure in order to ensure that spending is in line with the approved budgets and financial regulations.
To manage timely the costing of programmes in order to facilitate preparation of annual budget estimates and disbursement of financial resources.
To undertake periodically the identification of potential partners and preparation of funding proposals in order to facilitate resource mobilisation.
To manage timely the preparation of responses in order to resolve audit queries and ensure unqualified accounts.
To manage effectively accounting for assets in order to safeguard public property.
To manage effectively the processing of the payroll in order to facilitate payment of personnel related obligations.
To manage effectively the preparation of cash flow forecasts in order to ensure the institution’s liquidity.
To manage effectively the storage and distribution of goods in order to ensure accountability, safe custody and availability to end users.
To manage timely the development of workplans and the implementation of the performance management system in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.
To manage effectively human, financial and other
To manage timely the development of workplans and the implementation of the performance management system in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.
To manage effectively human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate the attainment of set objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education/Professional Qualifications:

Full Form V/Grade 12School Certificate
Chartered Accountant Zambia or its equivalent
Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Work Experience/Competences

8 years
Ability to write analytical and technical reports
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Familiarity with financial accounting software, Navision will be an added advantage
Proficiency in accounts payable and receivable management

Other Skills/Attributes

The candidate should possess, among other skills and attributes:

able to enforce internal controls objectively, supervisory skills, high confidentiality, assertive, analytical, numeracy, interpersonal, integrity and initiative.
If you possess the requisite qualifications and expertise, send your application letter, CV citing three recent professional references, NRC and copies of your academic and professional certificates as one document not later than Friday, 15 November, 2024, 17:00 hours to the address: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.