Position\/Employment Type
\nHead of Finance, Lusaka , Zambia
\nOrganization\/Reporting Line
\nReporting to Finance Director, Africa
\nPlace Of Work\/Travel
\nGardaWorld Lusaka, Zambia
\nContact And Cooperation
\nInternally\u00a0:
\nMain cooperation with the Finance Director, Business Unit Heads, and Heads of Support functions\/ Departments
\nExternally
\nSuppliers, Clients, Auditors, Legal Advisors, and Government officials.
\nJob Summary
\nThe Head of Finance is tasked with implementing effective financial management systems and procedures to improve financial reporting and accounting. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that GWZ financial planning, analysis, and reporting are done correctly and on a timely basis to provide financial information to Management for decision-making.
\nZambia real estate
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Carry out financial analysis including budget and month-on-month variance analysis done on a timely basis and provide adequate explanations on the variances as reported.
\nOversee the payroll function ensuring that all salaries and wages are computed correctly according to the laid down guidelines and are paid on time. This includes checking and approving payroll computations and ensuring timely payment of monthly salaries and wages.
\nProvide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts working with Business Units Directors and heads of departments to develop annual budgets and business plans.
\nRegularly review General Ledger and Company Accounts Designations to ensure that they are adequate and appropriate for providing relevant and reliable management information on a timely basis.
\nManage financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
\nCheck and confirm monthly management and financial statements and liaise with auditors for any adjustments that may be necessary during the audit.
\nDevelop and implement appropriate internal control systems and financial procedures across the company and ensure adherence to the set policies. Take the lead in updating, reviewing, and documenting GWZ financial policies and procedures.
\nMonitor all financial activities and practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
\nSupport the Credit Control function and ensure debts are collected and issues resolved on a timely basis.
\nOversee and manage treasury and banking functions.
\nApprove LPOs, payments, and EFTs, sign payment cheques, and ensure suppliers of goods and services are paid on a timely basis.
\nActively manage finance team members by GWZ HR policies and processes and ensure the team members are supported to maintain excellence in service delivery and have opportunities for professional development.<\/p>\n
Authority
\nAs directed and delegated by the Finance Director, Africa
\nAccountability
\nThe Head of Finance is accountable to the Finance Director, Africa for their responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of their KPI\u2019s.
\nCompetencies<\/p>\n
Strong leadership skills with hands-on capability and management style.
\nDemonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, and confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers.
\nA go-getter, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
\nA forward planner with a clear focus, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
\nHave a high sense of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical ability.
\nBusiness acumen, strategic thinker with the ability to make sound decisions for the business
\nHave good numeracy, problem analysis, and reporting skills.
\nHigh moral standing with impeccable integrity.
\nAbility to grow, support and develop talent within the department.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
\nCPA \/ ACCA or its equivalent and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants or a relevant professional body.
\nAt least ten (10) years in Accounting and Finance, 5 of which should have been at a supervisory level.
\nTechnical skills in most if not all aspects of financial management with a focus on budgets and financial analysis, decision-making processes, accounting policies, and procedures.
\nHigh standard of IT literacy including NAV software, MS Office, in particular advanced Excel skills.
\nConversant with Zambia Tax laws.<\/p>\n
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