Head of Finance

Location: Lusaka, Zambia Reporting to: Managing Director Main Purpose of the Position We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance who coordinates the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Accounting Ensure business compliance with Company Financial policies in respect of budget processes. Ensure the preparation and timeous submission of the annual budget, conforming to defined budget guidelines and principles. Maintain expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures. Ensure business compliance with Company accounting and administrative practices, in conformance with legislation and generally accepted accounting practice. Ensure the timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system, maintaining detailed records with supporting documentation. Manage the Accounts Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximised. Provide oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirements. Prepare and timeously submit accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomes. Analyze and evaluate monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends, and highlighting variances. Ensure the effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claims. Team Leadership & Development Manage the Financial Officer as a direct report. Ensure the development of the business’ Financial department personnel. Effectively manage subordinate personnel in terms of performance assessment, skills development, and career path planning. Health & Safety Compliance Participate in the design, development, review, implementation and monitoring of safety plans. Participate in safety forums, meetings, and talks. Report all safety incidents to the relevant people and discuss them on all levels. Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace, including wearing protective clothing all the time. Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings and attend safety education and refresher programmes. Distribute safety information as and when required. Minimum Requirements Qualifications & Experience Relevant B degree in Financial Management (Accounts II). Qualified CA/CIMA highly beneficial Minimum 5 years’ experience as a  Senior Accountant Knowledge of Company law and Security industry legislation beneficial Understanding of Finance Policy and procedures. Skills & Attributes Exceptional Accounting and auditing skills coupled with Computer literacy. Strong Communication (Written and Verbal) skills. Proficiency in Leading People, Managing Professionally, and Managing Conflict. Strong focus on Customer Thinking, Collaborating and Co-operating, and Relationship Building. A mindset geared towards Innovation. Management Competencies & Values Commitment to our core values: Teamwork, innovation, agility, safety, caring, reliability, and integrity. Proven ability to Plan for Tomorrow, Deliver Today, and Build Relationships. We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance who coordinates the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and proceduresWe are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance who coordinates the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures.Ensure business compliance with Company Financial policies in respect of budget processesEnsure business compliance with Company Financial policies in respect of budget processes.Ensure the preparation and timeous submission of the annual budget, conforming to defined budget guidelines and principlesEnsure the preparation and timeous submission of the annual budget, conforming to defined budget guidelines and principles.Maintain expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control proceduresMaintain expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures.Ensure business compliance with Company accounting and administrative practices, in conformance with legislation and generally accepted accounting practiceEnsure business compliance with Company accounting and administrative practices, in conformance with legislation and generally accepted accounting practice.Ensure the timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system, maintaining detailed records with supporting documentationEnsure the timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system, maintaining detailed records with supporting documentation.Manage the Accounts Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximisedManage the Accounts Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximised.Provide oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirementsProvide oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirements.Prepare and timeously submit accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomesPrepare and timeously submit accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomes.Analyze and evaluate monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends, and highlighting variancesAnalyze and evaluate monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends, and highlighting variances.Ensure the effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claimsEnsure the effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claims.Manage the Financial Officer as a direct reportManage the Financial Officer as a direct report.Ensure the development of the business’ Financial department personnelEnsure the development of the business’ Financial department personnel.Effectively manage subordinate personnel in terms of performance assessment, skills development, and career path planningEffectively manage subordinate personnel in terms of performance assessment, skills development, and career path planning.Participate in the design, development, review, implementation and monitoring of safety plansParticipate in the design, development, review, implementation and monitoring of safety plans.Participate in safety forums, meetings, and talksParticipate in safety forums, meetings, and talks.Report all safety incidents to the relevant people and discuss them on all levelsReport all safety incidents to the relevant people and discuss them on all levels.Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace, including wearing protective clothing all the timeComply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace, including wearing protective clothing all the time.Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings and attend safety education and refresher programmesFollow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings and attend safety education and refresher programmes.Distribute safety information as and when requiredDistribute safety information as and when required.Relevant B degree in Financial Management (Accounts II)Relevant B degree in Financial Management (Accounts II).Qualified CA/CIMA highly beneficialQualified CA/CIMA highly beneficialMinimum 5 years’ experience as a  Senior AccountantMinimum 5 years’ experience as a  Senior AccountantKnowledge of Company law and Security industry legislation beneficialKnowledge of Company law and Security industry legislation beneficialUnderstanding of Finance Policy and proceduresUnderstanding of Finance Policy and procedures.Exceptional Accounting and auditing skills coupled with Computer literacyExceptional Accounting and auditing skills coupled with Computer literacy.Strong Communication (Written and Verbal) skillsStrong Communication (Written and Verbal) skills.Proficiency in Leading People, Managing Professionally, and Managing ConflictProficiency in Leading People, Managing Professionally, and Managing Conflict.Strong focus on Customer Thinking, Collaborating and Co-operating, and Relationship BuildingStrong focus on Customer Thinking, Collaborating and Co-operating, and Relationship Building.A mindset geared towards InnovationA mindset geared towards Innovation.Proven ability to Plan for Tomorrow, Deliver Today, and Build RelationshipsProven ability to Plan for Tomorrow, Deliver Today, and Build Relationships.