Financial Controller

Job Description : FC ZAMBIA Supervision of monthly Management accounts presented to the Board Maintenance of adequate accounting records to ensure timely recording of all financial transactions undertaken by the School Liaison with auditors for audit of annual accounts and finalization of financial statements Timely payment of all statutory deductions and Corporation Tax including provisional tax Writing the minutes in the monthly Board of Management Meetings and final presentation thereof including the minutes of the School Educational Trust Meetings Liaison with Banks on funds’ investments, cheque payments, fund transfers Monitoring liquidity levels regularly daily to ensure that all surplus funds are invested in Treasury Bills, Fixed Deposits with Banks, Government Bonds etc. as appropriate Involvement in purchasing process or procedures of all Capital items as well as academic /office stationery, text/exercise books, cleaning materials to protect the interests of the School to the optimal extent Supervision and checking of monthly payroll including timely recovery of all advances/loans as agreed. Representing School Management in annual negotiations with BETUZ Direct involvement in reconciliation and checking of correct recovery of Tuition fees. Monitoring the job of all staff in the Accounts department and their Development. Professional Qualifications CA / CIMA / ACCA or an MBA in Finance or Business Administration would be preferred. 15 years of overall experience in accounting with last 3 years or more as a team leader Should understand company laws, taxation rules of EA Region, all Statutory requirements-NSSF, NHIF, VAT,WHT, PAYE, Training levy Able to review data and report on Income, expenses and all books of accounts. Preparation of budgets and Strategic planning Preparation of accounts and present to the auditors.

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