Head of Finance and Operations
2025-04-04T18:21:19+00:00
Copper Rose Zambia
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-13T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Location: Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO)
Direct Reports: Four (4) Indirect Reports Ten (10)
Expected Travel: National and International travel may be required (15%), including to remote districts
ABOUT US
Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is the largest youth-led organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. Our mission is to build a conducive environment for all young people to thrive in all aspects of their lives. We envision a world in which every young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. Our main thematic areas of work are:
1) Health and Wellbeing (HW)
2) Gender Equity (GE)
3) Youth Development and Leadership (YDL).
For more information about us, visit our website at www.copperrose.africa
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Head of Finance and Operations (HOFO) will be responsible for overseeing all finance and operations processes, including financial management and reporting and internal systems and processes. This position will manage the finance and operations team. The HOFO will work to drive efficient resource management, enhance performance monitoring and reporting, and improve the efficiency and accountability of all the organisation’s finances. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strong leader to maximise and strengthen the internal capacity of a rapidly growing, high-impact, youth-led organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee and optimise all finance management processes:
- Oversee Budgeting, Financial reporting, and Analysis across the Organisation.
- Track Annual Budgets, reporting, and planning for the Organisation.
- Conduct Monthly and Quarterly Financial Forecasts.
- Oversee Annual Internal and External Audit Processes.
- Keep DCEO & CEO abreast of matters affecting the financial status of the organisation.
- Deliver concise yet fit-for-purpose DCEO & CEO and Board briefings on the financial health of the organisation monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Enhancement of financial management processes to drive better decisions in support of accelerated growth.
- Prepare the organisation for sub-award management by tightening controls and focusing on accountability and regular checking of the work of other staff in the department.
- Line-manage the Finance Manager and ensure their responsibilities are carried out accordingly.
- Ensure that all financial administration and reporting are carried out, including filing documents with the appropriate regulatory authorities and coordinating the monthly management accounts meeting.
- Lead on developing our finance systems, ensuring they are best practices.
2. Oversee and optimise all operations management processes.
- Ensure that the working environment (including our work culture) and benefits offered are appropriate and available for the staff.
- Ensure that all staff have appropriate training and capacity available.
- Lead on creating a culture that is excellent and nourishing for staff and volunteers.
- Play a key role in shaping the internal culture of the organisation.
- Oversee internal processes leading to the development of the organisation.
3. General responsibilities:
- Support the DCEO.
- Participate in finance-related work within the Organisation, such as monitoring projects in districts, partner engagement meetings, campaigns/outreaches, and events.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor are reasonably required to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full professional accountancy CA Zambia/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent.
- Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a Non-Government Organisation or other financial institution.
- Fully paid-up member of ZICA (essential requirement).
- Previous experience with various donor financial policies and guidelines, including USAID, EU, Foundations and Trusts, INGOs, etc.
- Excellent computer skills, especially in spreadsheet & data analysis (Excel & access), and familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAGE preferred
- Understanding of financial systems and procedures.
- A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to supporting young people in Zambia thrive.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
1. Oversee and optimise all finance management processes: Oversee Budgeting, Financial reporting, and Analysis across the Organisation. Track Annual Budgets, reporting, and planning for the Organisation. Conduct Monthly and Quarterly Financial Forecasts. Oversee Annual Internal and External Audit Processes. Keep DCEO & CEO abreast of matters affecting the financial status of the organisation. Deliver concise yet fit-for-purpose DCEO & CEO and Board briefings on the financial health of the organisation monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Enhancement of financial management processes to drive better decisions in support of accelerated growth. Prepare the organisation for sub-award management by tightening controls and focusing on accountability and regular checking of the work of other staff in the department. Line-manage the Finance Manager and ensure their responsibilities are carried out accordingly. Ensure that all financial administration and reporting are carried out, including filing documents with the appropriate regulatory authorities and coordinating the monthly management accounts meeting. Lead on developing our finance systems, ensuring they are best practices. 2. Oversee and optimise all operations management processes. Ensure that the working environment (including our work culture) and benefits offered are appropriate and available for the staff. Ensure that all staff have appropriate training and capacity available. Lead on creating a culture that is excellent and nourishing for staff and volunteers. Play a key role in shaping the internal culture of the organisation. Oversee internal processes leading to the development of the organisation. 3. General responsibilities: Support the DCEO. Participate in finance-related work within the Organisation, such as monitoring projects in districts, partner engagement meetings, campaigns/outreaches, and events. Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor are reasonably required to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Fully paid-up member of ZICA (essential requirement). Previous experience with various donor financial policies and guidelines, including USAID, EU, Foundations and Trusts, INGOs, etc. Excellent computer skills, especially in spreadsheet & data analysis (Excel & access), and familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAGE preferred Understanding of financial systems and procedures. A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to supporting young people in Zambia thrive. Strong team player. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
Full professional accountancy CA Zambia/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent. Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage. Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a Non-Government Organisation or other financial institution.
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Vacancy title:
Head of Finance and Operations
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Copper Rose Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 13 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO)
Direct Reports: Four (4) Indirect Reports Ten (10)
Expected Travel: National and International travel may be required (15%), including to remote districts
ABOUT US
Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is the largest youth-led organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. Our mission is to build a conducive environment for all young people to thrive in all aspects of their lives. We envision a world in which every young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. Our main thematic areas of work are:
1) Health and Wellbeing (HW)
2) Gender Equity (GE)
3) Youth Development and Leadership (YDL).
For more information about us, visit our website at www.copperrose.africa
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Head of Finance and Operations (HOFO) will be responsible for overseeing all finance and operations processes, including financial management and reporting and internal systems and processes. This position will manage the finance and operations team. The HOFO will work to drive efficient resource management, enhance performance monitoring and reporting, and improve the efficiency and accountability of all the organisation’s finances. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strong leader to maximise and strengthen the internal capacity of a rapidly growing, high-impact, youth-led organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee and optimise all finance management processes:
- Oversee Budgeting, Financial reporting, and Analysis across the Organisation.
- Track Annual Budgets, reporting, and planning for the Organisation.
- Conduct Monthly and Quarterly Financial Forecasts.
- Oversee Annual Internal and External Audit Processes.
- Keep DCEO & CEO abreast of matters affecting the financial status of the organisation.
- Deliver concise yet fit-for-purpose DCEO & CEO and Board briefings on the financial health of the organisation monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Enhancement of financial management processes to drive better decisions in support of accelerated growth.
- Prepare the organisation for sub-award management by tightening controls and focusing on accountability and regular checking of the work of other staff in the department.
- Line-manage the Finance Manager and ensure their responsibilities are carried out accordingly.
- Ensure that all financial administration and reporting are carried out, including filing documents with the appropriate regulatory authorities and coordinating the monthly management accounts meeting.
- Lead on developing our finance systems, ensuring they are best practices.
2. Oversee and optimise all operations management processes.
- Ensure that the working environment (including our work culture) and benefits offered are appropriate and available for the staff.
- Ensure that all staff have appropriate training and capacity available.
- Lead on creating a culture that is excellent and nourishing for staff and volunteers.
- Play a key role in shaping the internal culture of the organisation.
- Oversee internal processes leading to the development of the organisation.
3. General responsibilities:
- Support the DCEO.
- Participate in finance-related work within the Organisation, such as monitoring projects in districts, partner engagement meetings, campaigns/outreaches, and events.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor are reasonably required to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full professional accountancy CA Zambia/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent.
- Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a Non-Government Organisation or other financial institution.
- Fully paid-up member of ZICA (essential requirement).
- Previous experience with various donor financial policies and guidelines, including USAID, EU, Foundations and Trusts, INGOs, etc.
- Excellent computer skills, especially in spreadsheet & data analysis (Excel & access), and familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAGE preferred
- Understanding of financial systems and procedures.
- A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to supporting young people in Zambia thrive.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
- To apply, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HUvKcHagD9DhT7Rw9
- The deadline for applications is Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11:59PM CAT.
- Copper Rose Zambia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.
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