Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager will play a critical role and will be accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as local and international financial reporting standards. .

Responsibilities
• General responsibility for overseeing posting, recording and maintenance of all accounting records in the accounting module of the enterprise resource planning system, understanding the impact of stock modules, inventory management and sales management towards the accounting records of the company
• Managing a team of subordinates to assist in the accounts department for accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations and other accounting requirements
• Presentation of a comprehensive Monthly Management Report with analysis on variances and areas for improvements
• Responsibility for preparation of annual budget and any re-forecasting exercises
• Preparing and handling petty cash requirements for expenses in Lusaka and other provincial distribution outlets
• Ensuring that cash reports are circulated on a daily basis
• Ensuring that Bank Reconciliations are done timely and accurately and circulated on a daily basis to management
• Timely preparation of staff payroll ensuring deductions for advances, loans, suspense and/or Imprest
• Filling monthly returns for PAYE, NSSF, VAT and other statutory obligations
• Ensure correct statutory deductions from Payroll and timely remittances with Statutory Authorities
• Managing cash flow effectively by managing the team and key debtors or other outstanding’s
• Handling administrative matters, where applicable
• Preparation of product costings and analysis thereof (including new product and market entry analysis as required)
• Implementing and improving internal financial controls, and updating accounting related policies for 260 Brands’ business and subsidiaries in Zambia
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial reports as and when requested by Management
• Training of staff members to suit business requirements

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• The candidate should be a Chartered Accountant or have a master’s degree in accounting or equivalent financial management experience
• Managerial experience of at least 4 years
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Experience in accounting platforms with a sound understanding or working with an ERP (SAP, Oracle would be a plus)
• 10+ years professional working experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations
• Industry experience in food processing, distribution or manufacturing is a plus

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: 10+ years

Work Hours: 8

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