Chief Financial Officer CA Global Africa Recruitment

Chief Financial Officer (Production / Sugar / CFO) – Lusaka, Zambia
Job Description
Reference Number: CDTMSCFO

Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.

Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
Works with the executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants
Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback
Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change
Monitor, evaluate and propose improvements to the new and/or existing systems and processes across the organisation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
High attention to detail, organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer skills
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Honesty, integrity and reliability
Education and Experience:
ACCA / CPA / CMA or Master’s degree in Business Administration / Finance required.
Eight to ten years of experience in a similar position required.
Thorough knowledge of IFRSs & IASs and procedures

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Chalden Du Toit

Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

About Company
CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.