Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 05 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Position
Responsible for supporting directors and heads of departments in planning, reporting and analysis of results.

Key Performance Objectives
Planning & Forecasting
• Facilitate the budget and forecast process for the Business Unit and ensure it aligns with business objectives
• Build Budget Financials, based on functional and Operational inputs.
• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual analysis of variance
• Drive Planning & forecasting efficiency- detailed understanding of all revenue and cost drivers of the business
• Review and track performance of Actual vs. Budget/Forecast and provide detailed commentary on the drivers of variances.
• Proactively partner with the business to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve performance and ensure that change initiatives are implemented

Monthly & Quarterly Reporting Packs
• Prepare Monthly Management pack.
• Monthly ZNBC report commentary pack.
• Quarterly Preparation of board pack.
• Preparation of monthly business support reports e.g., Subscriber performance Subsidy schedules and all SGA actual vs. budget/forecast.
• Provide meaningful ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Co-ordinate reporting deliverables with local and Finance shared services team to ensure all set timelines are met.
• Preparation of Ops review packs.
Management Pack Preparation and Review Process
• Review of Finance Management Pack with all related schedules.
• Review and signoff of monthly cashflow proof, commentary flash.
• Detailed Balance Sheet Review.
• Drive timely and accurate reporting with all key stakeholders.

Opex / Capex Tracking and Analysis
• Controlling Opex / Capex approvals and updating functions on their YTD spend status.
• Obtain appropriate approvals for any cost over runs in line with DOA.
• Budgetary check and evaluation of all Capex investment.
• Obtain appropriate approvals for any Capex disposals in line with DOA.
• Approval of requisitions/Pos and ensure Budget availability and allocation to correct Account codes.

Employees Engagement
• Develop and motivate team members through structured training and on the job coaching.
• Develop SMART Objectives for team members.
• Drive continuous learning and development by ensuring all team members have at least 3 relevant PDPs in each Financial year.
• Establish performance expectations and regularly review individual performance.
• Recommend appropriate rewards and recognition.
• Effectively manage work streams and relationships with respective reporting team- i.e. local finance, Finance shared services (FSS).
• Prepare plans to action engagement feedback for team.

Annual/Statutory Reporting
• Prepare annual financial reports inline with Group requirements and timelines.
• Prepare detailed excel support schedules and AFS workings.
• Prepare and coordinate preparation of Annual financial statements.
• Manage Statutory auditors with regards all key business performance requirements.
Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant – ACCA/CIMA/ ZICA Professional/CA Zambia
• ZICA Membership mandatory

Experience
• Minimum 3 years post article relevant experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and local Taxation rules
• SAP system experience
• Advanced excel skills

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

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