Our client, the Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone Limited (LS MFEZ) is a subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). LS-MFEZ Ltd was incorporated on 25th June 2012 with a mandate to manage, operate and develop the LS-MFEZ. The main purpose of establishing the LS MFEZ is to promote manufacturing activities, to be supported by commercial and residential facilities. The line Ministry for LS-MFEZ Ltd is Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.

LS-MFEZ Ltd is headed by the Managing Director who is supported by managers in various divisions.

ROLE: MANAGER - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (REFMF1)

Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information for internal and external stakeholders and to oversee prudent utilisation of LS-MFEZ financial, human and ICT resources in order to provide professional financial, HR and ICT services.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements effective grant tracking/monitoring systems for monitoring grant expenditure in order to identify irregularities.
• Manages payroll and expense reimbursement for local staff.
• Prepares cash flow statements and expenditure accounts
• Monitors cash flow and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to manage shortfalls/surpluses
• Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to prepare Company, annual and multi-year budgets
• Analyses variances and explores potential problems with Company budget in order to forecast address any variances.
• Prepares monthly financial reports for internal and external use.
• Prepares periodic budgetary control statements in order to determine Company financial performance and suggest corrective action, if required.
• Processes cheques and code expenditure (travel advances, imprest and purchase requisition).
• Participates in internal and external audits by providing auditors with accounting documents as requested and provides explanations for audit queries.
• Manages compliance with Zambian tax laws
• Manages annual Human Resource audit to ensure compliance with Zambian Labour Laws.
• Manages human resource matters including contracts, insurance and performance appraisal cycles.
• Oversees the ICT function to ensure it is fully functional and liaises with the external service providers.
  

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Full ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or Bachelor of Accountancy / Finance.
• ZICA Membership/any other relevant professional body.
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant post qualification experience of which 3 years should be at senior level
• Good leadership and strategic management skills.
• Deep knowledge of best practices in financial management required.
• Proven ability to lead the HR function Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of key donor reporting requirements; and
• Experience and understanding of not-for-profit accounting.