Finance Manager at Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across the region: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and Ethiopia.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Zambia and within the East Africa market.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte, we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best – because that is how you make an impact.

Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Finance team as a Finance Manager in Zambia. The holder of this position will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date accounting records and managing key stakeholders in the Zambia member firm. Ensure the ledger accurately reflects the position of the firm through responsibility of closing the accounting records, responsibility for general ledger reconciliations; ensure tax compliance on indirect and direct taxes, responsible for liaisons with the revenue authorities, oversight of statutory and tax audits, ensures accounting policies, standards and procedures are adhered to. The role holder will work closely in liaison with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury teams to ensure smooth delivery of all Finance tasks in Zambia office.

Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Finance team as a Finance Manager in Zambia. The holder of this position will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date accounting records and managing key stakeholders in the Zambia member firm. Ensure the ledger accurately reflects the position of the firm through responsibility of closing the accounting records, responsibility for general ledger reconciliations; ensure tax compliance on indirect and direct taxes, responsible for liaisons with the revenue authorities, oversight of statutory and tax audits, ensures accounting policies, standards and procedures are adhered to. The role holder will work closely in liaison with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury teams to ensure smooth delivery of all Finance tasks in Zambia office.

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Finance.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in Accounting/ Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA).
• Experience with SAP EPR (added advantage)

Key Responsibilities

• Updates the General Ledger and processes journals at month-end
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manages tax compliance ensuring accurate/timely direct and indirect tax payments and filings
• Coordinates audits conducted by local tax and other statutory legislative authorities
• Assists in preparation of supporting documentation for external and internal audits
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Approval of purchase requisitions/purchase orders in SAP
• Approval of payment runs to ensure timely payment of suppliers
• Maintain relationships with banks, Tax Authority and other governmental authorities.
• Provision of financial information to banks and other mandated regulatory authorities.
• Partnering with East Africa Finance members to ensure smooth delivery of Accounts Payable,  Receivables and Treasury tasks in Zambia.
• Liaison with Business Partner team to ensure smooth delivery of the annual budget and forecasts.

Key Performance areas

• Strategic Impact – Under minimal guidance, supports teams in the delivery of services to clients in line with the defined strategic objectives.
• Client Service impact – Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks.
• Operational Effectiveness – With minimal supervision, completes designated tasks for review by line, ensuring deadlines are met. Manages and keeps track of multiple financial tasks simultaneously.

Technical / Behavioral competencies

• Effective stakeholder interactions, business acumen and project management skills.
• Strong technical financial and tax knowledge.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Focus on quality and awareness of risk.
• Problem solving ability.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

Living our Purpose – Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

Influence – Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive – Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

Strategic direction – Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Talent development – Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.