Country Finance and Accounts Manager - Lusaka, Zambia
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #17599 |
Job Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Company Type | Automobile Tyre Retailers |
Job Role | Country Finance and Accounts Manager |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Negotiable |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Senior Management |
Years of Experience | 2 |
Residence Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian or Resident |
Degree | Degree |
Job Description
The Finance and Accounts Manager assumes the responsibility of managing the day to day activities
of the Finance and Accounts Department, according to the Company Financial Strategy.
Has overall responsibility for assisting and supporting managers in all financial and accounting
matters.
The Finance and Accounts Manager reports to the General Manager and the Group Financial
Manager.
Key Skills
Good communication skills;
High level of ethics and confidentiality;
Empathy and team work skills;
Leadership skills;
Good judgment with a strong commercial orientation;
Hard working, with high levels of energy and self-motivation;
Capacity to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;
Results orientated with delivery capabilities and good time management skills;
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills;
Decision making skills;
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers,
Managers and external 3 rd parties (customers and suppliers);
Conflict resolution management abilities;
Pro-active management style with initiative, dynamism and assertiveness approach;
Show high levels of skill and interest in developing and improving internal reporting;
Required Skills
Experience in Auditing will be advantageous (Completed SAICA Articles);
Experience required (minimum/maximum): 2-4 years of experience in a similar position;
Strong data analytical skills and experience;
A high level of numerical accuracy and excellent attention to detail;
Advanced Excel skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and an accounting package;
Prior experience in working with SAP will be advantageous;
Time availability: willing to work some longer hours during peak periods.