Job Title: Finance Lead
Location: Zambia, Lusaka
Please note this job location is for Zambia, Lusaka, if in case candidates willing to relocate only apply for this role
Job Title: Finance Lead – Africa Region
Location: Zambia, Lusaka
Job Summary:
We are seeking a agile and analytical Finance Lead to oversee the financial management, accounting, reporting, and business control activities across our African operations. This role will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making, financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, and ensuring robust financial governance across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in Zambia, Malawi and Kenya.
The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of the accounting records, compliance with local statutory requirements, IFRS, and Group policies, while partnering closely with the CFO and business stakeholders to support growth initiatives, improve financial performance, and strengthen internal controls. The role will also coordinate local tax compliance activities,
ensuring timely filing of statutory tax obligations in collaboration with external advisors and local finance teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Business Partnering
Lead the finance function for the African entities, ensuring sound financial management.
Support commercial and operational teams with financial analysis and decision-making.
Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting for all African entities and projects.
Prepare financial models, profitability analysis and cash flow forecasts.
Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
Work closely with local commercial and operations teams for project budgeting.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
Oversee accounting records and
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