FINANCE MANAGER (EHC 3)

Job Purpose

To oversee the Finance functions and ensure effective provision of administrative and logistical support to the College in order to facilitate effective operations of the College.

Main Duties

a) Planning and Policy: Manage effectively and efficiently, all financial aspects of the Institution including strategic direction.

b) Revenue Management and Utilization: Manages the collection of revenue in order to fund the operations of the college and consolidation budget estimates to facilitate mobilization of financial resources

c) Reporting: Manages the accurate preparation of Financial and Management reports in order to facilitate decision making. Manages Books of Accounts in order to facilitate accessibility and retrieval of information.

d) Compliance: Ensures adherence to professional, ethical, financial and accounting standards and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

e) Internal Controls / Audits: Oversees the implementation of internal controls in the management of College finances as well as the timely compilation of all required documentation for internal or external audits.

f) Asset Management: Oversees the prudent management of assets and liabilities of the College and ensures the optimum utilization of resources.

Minimum Qualifications/Attributes

• CA ZAMBIA (ZM); ACCA or CIMA or Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from a recognized University
• Masters Degree in Accountancy and/or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Fully paid up member of ZICA at either Fellow or Associate member level
• At least 5 years work experience in a similar supervisory position

Attributes

• Should possess exceptional financial and analytical skills and should be highly professional in the execution of duties.
• Demonstrable Leadership skills, confidentiality, integrity and sound negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work and lead teams in a large and complex settings.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Accounting Packages such as Pastel will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in International Accounting Standards or IFRS.
• Ability to work with minimum Supervision
• A team player and good organizer.