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1 Jun 2023

Finance Director (Permanent) at Zambia Sugar

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Job Description


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.
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Method of Application

Should you be interested in applying for any of the roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, relevant professional accreditation, registrations, and ID/Passport to [email protected]

NB: Ensure that you indicate the position you are applying in the subject line of the mail

Closing date for applications is Close of business 13th June 2023 at 17:00hrs.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.







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