Job Title: Finance Lead
Location: Zambia, Lusaka - Africa
Please Note: Immediate joiners are preferred for this role.
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 ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local
accounting standards.
• Review balance she
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