Financial Manager - Zambia

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the sales team and the finance team
• Help in preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Annual Financial Reports
• Prepare and manage monthly key performance indicators
• Preparation of monthly projection report
• Preparation and management of the monthly Route-to-Market sales report
• Help in preparation of Annual Budgets and Latest Estimates
• Help compiling quarterly board packs
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports
• Reviewing depot commissions and sales bonus reports
• Set the direction for the sales department in respect of standards and operating policies
• Recruitment, training and development of sales staff, for example handling customer requirements
• Responsible for trade marketing, point-of-sale, and brand development
• Develop new business through direct contact, tele-sales, cost effective marketing and targeted business development
• Maximize revenue and market share through delivery to underserved markets
• Build alternative routes-to-market - I&I (industries and institutions), exports, in-house brand (no-name brands) strategy, etc
• Analyze route costings and manage expenses in line with most efficient and profitable routes
• Managing the month-end and ensuring all entries are processed correctly and on time by the Finance team
• Reviewing and ensuring all statutory obligations such as NAPSA, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax and NHIMA are correctly prepared, submitted and paid on time
• Processing payroll for supervisory staff
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register and record keeping of documentation
• Carrying out periodic internal audit checks to ensure that company controls and processes are sufficient and effective
• Manage debtors and all customers trade with the agreed terms and conditions
• Provide leadership to the Sales and Finance team regarding the day-to-day operations
• Help handling the year-end audit and audit queries
• Any other ad hoc tasks

Requirements:

• Must hold a relevant accounting qualification
• At least 3 to 5 years work experience in a Senior Financial and Commercial role in a fast-moving consumer goods environment
• SAGE and Dove Payroll experience will be advantageous
• Web-based Point-of-Sale Software experience will be advantageous