Interim Chief Financial Officer job at Dawn Energy Limited (Zambia)
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Vacancy title:
Interim Chief Financial Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

Dawn Energy Limited (Zambia)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 19 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 05 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Interim CFO will play a crucial role in directing Dawn Energy’s financial strategy, reporting to the Interim CEO. This position is a steppingstone to the CEO role, with the successful candidate expected to assume the CEO position upon completion of the Interim CEO’s contract, subject to performance evaluation.

Job Description Details
Strategic
1. Licence Management
2. Financial Leadership
· Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight
· Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Dawn objectives
3. Investor Relations and Fundraising
· Serve as a key liaison with investors and lenders
· Lead debt fundraising efforts
· Develop financial models to support fundraising initiatives
4. Digitalization Improvement
· Enhance ERP systems for improved financial management
· Implement commission computation systems

Operational
1. Financial Reporting
· Produce monthly and quarterly Management Accounts (accurately and timeously)
· In conjunction with the Auditors, produce and distribute Audited Annual Financial
2. Internal Control and Risk Management
· Review/Design, communicate, and implement internal controls
· Monitor financial control processes (oversee procurement, fixed assets, inventory, etc.)
· Ensure segregation of duties
3. Cashflow Management
· Prepare cashflow forecasts and advise management of potential risks
· Monitor cashflow regularly to assess potential for fraud and for planning purposes
· Review Procurement process and Authorize payments for submission to signatories
4. Cost Management
· Review costs of sales, payroll costs, overhead costs, and capital expenditure depreciation
5. Audit and Tax and regulatory environment
· Take lead for Annual Audit
· Compute/review tax calculation and submission to authorities
· Manage statutory, compliance, and regulatory returns (Tax authorities, PAYE, etc.)
5. Revenue Assurance
· Produce and distribute invoice analysis
· Analyze sales, gross profits, gross margins, EBITDA margins, and operating profit margins
6. Staff Development and Training
· Train and develop finance staff
· Provide financial training and guidance to fellow executives
8. Oversee the Credit Management
· Oversee credit management processes
· Ensure effective credit risk management
9. Oversee Inventory Management
· Oversee inventory management processes
· Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting

III. Requirements
· Professional Qualification:
· Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA, member of ZICA – Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)
MBA will be added advantage
Experience:
· At least 10 years in a senior finance role (Finance Manager. Financial Controller, Head of Finance, CFO)
· Experience in the Paygo industry is highly desirable
· Experience with credit management, financial risk management, and internal controls

Skills:
· Financial management and reporting skills
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
· Proficient in financial software and systems (ERP, accounting software, etc.)
· leadership and team management skills
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Industry Knowledge:
· Familiarity with the Paygo industry, financial regulations, and standards in Zambia
· Understanding of credit management, financial risk management, and internal controls
Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
· Other Requirements:
· Integrity, ethics, and professionalism
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and process

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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• Closing date: 15th November 2024
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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, November 19 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 05-11-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 05-11-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 05-11-2066
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