Finance Manager

12 Aug 2026 Finance Manager at Impala Terminals

• Own, review & report full balance sheet monthly; ensure all balance sheet accounts — including accruals, provisions, prepayments, tax accounts, intercompany balances, fixed assets, and suspense accounts — are fully reconciled, supported by documentation, and cleared within agreed timelines • Perform day to day accounting supervisory functions such as approving invoices, passing journal entries, tax computations, etc • Provide direct line management to the Procurement Officer; oversee procurement processes to ensure adherence to the Group’s procurement policy, delegation of authority matrix, and cost control objectives. Review and approve purchase orders and vendor contracts within defined authority limits; ensure procurement activity is aligned to budgets and operationally justified. • Supervise and control the petty cash fund; ensure petty cash is maintained within approved float limits, supported by valid receipts and vouchers, reconciled on a weekly basis, and replenished through a properly authorised process. Ensure petty cash expenditure is coded to the correct cost centers and reviewed for business justification before reimbursement • Conduct periodic surprise counts of petty cash to ensure completeness and deter misuse. • Education – Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, CA Zambia, or internationally recognised equivalent • Experience – Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Finance Manager or equivalent senior finance role • Industry – Experience in logistics, warehousing, terminals, commodities trading, or a comparable operational industry not mandatory but strongly preferred • Environment – Prior experience in a multinational or Group reporting environment is strongly preferred • Systems – Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Navision or equivalent) • Jurisdiction – Demonstrated experience managing tax compliance in Zambia • High level of integrity, professional ethics, and confidentiality • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders, including operational and senior management teams