Finance Officer

Role Purpose The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining the financial health, accuracy, and transparency of the Shayna Deyne Group. This role ensures every transaction is correctly recorded, every account is reconciled, and the CEO always has an accurate picture of the company's financial position. Please note: We are looking for a Finance Officer and NOT an accountant. Key Responsibilities & DutiesBookkeeping & Financial Records •       Record all income and expenditure transactions accurately in the accounting system •       Maintain the general ledger for both Curtain Factory and Deyne Interiors •       Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payment •       Manage customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debtors Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management •       Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts •       Monitor daily cash flow and flag concerns to the CEO •       Manage petty cash and ensure accurate reconciliation Financial Reporting •       Prepare monthly income and expenditure reports for the CEO •       Produce monthly debtor and creditor age analyses •       Track actuals vs. budget on a monthly basis •       Assist the CEO in preparing annual budget inputs Payroll & Statutory Compliance •       Process monthly payroll accurately and on time •       Manage statutory deductions — PAYE and NAPSA contributions •       Submit statutory returns on time to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and other regulatory bodies •       Issue accurate pay slips to all staff by the pay date Financial Controls •       Ensure all financial transactions are authorized in line with company policy •       Flag any unusual transactions or potential fraud to the CEO immediately •       Maintain a secure and organized digital and physical finance filing system KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) •       Accuracy of financial records — zero unreconciled discrepancies per month •       Monthly financial reports submitted to CEO by the 7th of each month •       Bank reconciliations completed within 3 working days of month end Curtain Factory •       Payroll processed accurately and on time — zero late or incorrect payments •       Debtor collections — outstanding accounts reduced month-on-month •       Statutory submissions filed on time — zero penalties •       Compliance with all financial controls — zero unauthorized transactions Role Requirements Minimum Qualifications & Education •       Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Management •       ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) qualification, or equivalent (ACCA, CIMA acceptable) Experience Required •       Minimum 3 years in a bookkeeping or accounts officer role •       Experience processing full payroll including PAYE and NAPSA contributions •       Proficient in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent accounting software •       Experience in a retail or services SME environment preferred Skills & Competencies •       Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail •       Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel •       Knowledge of Zambian tax regulations — PAYE, VAT, NAPSA •       Ability to prepare management accounts and cash flow reports Personal Attributes •       Meticulous — a single misposted entry can cascade •       Trustworthy — handles all company financial data with absolute integrity •       Deadline-driven — month-end and statutory deadlines are non-negotiable •       Discreet — financial information is strictly confidentialCOMPANY LOCATIONUnit 3, Ibex Hub Mall, Corner of Chimanga Road and Bill Sela Street, Ibex Hill, Lusaka.The office is located in the same mall as Choppies Supermarket (Ibex Hill), making it easy to identify the location.Candidates residing in Ibex Hill and the surrounding areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Send your CV and other Credentials to recruitment@curtainfactoryzm.comHardcopy applications will not be accepted