Superior Milling Company Limited (SMC) is one of the leading commercial Maize milling companies in Zambia. SMC is a subsidiary of Industrial Development Corporation Limited, a state-owned enterprise, who have a 76% controlling equity interest. The company’s vision is to be the preferred producer of agro-products in Zambia.  SMC operates its Two (2) Maize milling plants situate in Chinika Industrial Area, Lusaka; and serves customers nationwide.

The Company now seeks to recruit the services of a Finance Manager and Company Secretary

1.       FINANCE MANAGER

Duties and responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Finance & Accounting function. He/she will develop finance strategy and performance metrics aligned to that strategy; and the ongoing design and review of control systems designed to preserve SMC assets and integrity of financial reporting. The key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Financial management: Budgeting & forecasting, budgetary control; strategic financial planning &          financial reporting; Fund mobilization and capital management; and group reporting.
• Finance strategy: capital allocation and performance measurement.
• Treasury and cash management.
• Risk management: financial risk management; periodic risk-self assessments.
• Compliance: Tax and legal compliance.
• Control environment: Review and design of internal control systems.
• Stakeholder relationships: Board, bankers; external auditors; and internal business partners.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or related field; and ACCA; CGMA or CA.
•   MBA degree will be an added advantage.
• Paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior finance & accounting role.

Skills

•  Financial acumen and analytical skills
•  Excellent communication skills.
•  Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.