FINANCE DIRECTOR (PERMANENT)

This executive position is based at Nakambala and reports to the Country Managing Director. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the stability of a company’s finances through driving the delivery of Zambia Sugar’s required financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically align the country Finance function to the Illovo country and group business objectives.
• Enforce a strong governance and control framework that meets stakeholder requirements.
• Develop a customer centric, business partnering finance function that delivers continuous improvement.
• Provide selected financial services (through the Shared Service Centre).
• Ensure finance function fully leverages available support from the Illovo group (HO and other countries).
• Build financial capability and decision support within the Finance team.
• Develop and implement the finance strategy aligned to the business finance objectives and supports the operational objectives of Zambia Sugar.
• Manage the plan, budget and forecasting process to ensure strategic alignment to business objectives.
• Generate detailed analytical insights on the overall performance of Zambia sugar for creation of practical action plans to deliver maximum value.
• Deliver strategic alignment of Zambia Sugar risk and governance framework to key stakeholder requirements.
• Supporting the business to deliver appropriate corrective actions to mitigate known risks and governance deficiencies.
• Drive the financial planning of the company by assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments.
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the finance function, continuously driving to improve processes and reduce the cost of finance.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Accounting/Finance
• Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA).
• MSc in Finance /MBA or related programme will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience in Finance post qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Senior Executive roles.
• Proven experience as Director of Finance or similar role.
• Proven track record of delivering organizational results that exceed expectations.
• Proven track record of building strong collaborative and effective working relationships with senior leadership (i.e., directors) to deliver the organization’s objectives.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change and provide a stabilizing presence.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions, business units and teams.
• Proven track record in managing and developing teams.
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability and excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory standards.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) – Mandatory.