{"id":4114,"date":"2025-06-30T22:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T22:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/financial-analyst-at-zambia-sugar-plc\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T00:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:14:16","slug":"financial-analyst-at-zambia-sugar-plc","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4114","title":{"rendered":"Financial Analyst at Zambia Sugar Plc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream<br \/>\nproducts.<br \/>\nThe company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Finance Department.<br \/>\nFINANCIAL ANALYST x 1 \u2013 FIXED TERM CONTRACT<br \/>\nFINANCE DEPARTMENT (NAKAMBALA)<br \/>\nThis position reports to the Record to Report Manager.<br \/>\nKey Performance Areas<br \/>\nLead the month-end general ledger close process, including journal processing, sub-ledger reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, variance analysis, trial balance generation, and uploading into Cognos.<br \/>\nManage balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting packs, tax packs, and statutory reporting for Zambia Sugar Group (Nakambala and Nanga Farm) in compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act.<br \/>\nSupport and coordinate external audits, address audit queries, and ensure accurate and timely financial disclosures.<br \/>\nOversee fixed asset accounting including capitalization, disposals, depreciation, stock counts, and asset verification.<br \/>\nAdminister financial systems (SAP &amp; Cognos), ensure data integrity and version control, and support system upgrades and ongoing financial systems projects.<br \/>\nLead internal control improvements, month-end performance reviews, and drive operational excellence across reporting and reconciliation processes.<br \/>\nSupport GHG data recording, compliance, and consolidation processes, including preparation for relevant audits.<br \/>\nCoordinate preparation of the annual insurance renewal questionnaire and related financial disclosures.<br \/>\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors.<br \/>\nTake accountability for personal development and performance management through adherence to talent systems.<br \/>\nEnsure full compliance with company policies including SHERQ, Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption, and Competition Law.<br \/>\nMinimum specifications \/ Requirements areas<br \/>\nGrade 12 Certificate.<br \/>\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Accountancy with CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.<br \/>\nMinimum 2\u20133 years\u2019 experience in a commercial or industrial environment; FMCG experience is an advantage.<br \/>\nRegistered member of ZICA.<br \/>\nAdvanced knowledge of IFRS and sound commercial acumen.<br \/>\nProficient in SAP and Cognos with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br \/>\nExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.<br \/>\nAbility to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently.<br \/>\nStrong ethics, governance focus, and alignment to ABF Sugar values.<br \/>\nAll academic qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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