Finance Manager Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce

Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce is the largest Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVET) Institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science. The institution seeks to employ strong and dynamic persons for the positions of Principal, Human Resource Manager and Finance Manager.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the following positions:

Job Purpose
To oversee the Finance functions and ensure effective provision of administrative and logistical support to the College in order to facilitate effective operations of the College.

Main Duties

1. Planning and Policy: Manage effectively and efficiently, all financial aspects of the Institution including strategic direction.
2. Revenue Collection and Utilization: Manages the collection of revenue in order to fund the operations of the college and consolidation budget estimates to facilitate mobilization of financial resources
3. Reporting: Manages the accurate preparation of Financial and Management reports in order to facilitate decision making. Manages Books of Accounts in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
4. Compliance: Ensures adherence to professional, ethical, financial and accounting standards and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
5. Internal Controls / Audits: Oversees the implementation of internal controls in the management of College finances as well as the timely compilation of all required documentation for internal or external audits.
6. Asset Management: Oversees the prudent management of assets and liabilities of the College and ensures the optimum utilization of resources.

Minimum Qualifications/Attributes

1. Full ZICA, CA ZAMBIA (ZM) ACCA or CIMA
2. Bachelors Degree in Accountancy from a reputable University
3. Masters Degree in Accountancy and/or equivalent added advantage
4. Fully Paid up member of ZICA at either Fellow or Associate member level
5. At least 5 years work experience in a similar supervisory position

Skills/Attributes

• Should possess exceptional financial and analytical skills and should be highly professional in the execution of duties.
• Demonstrable Leadership skills, confidentiality, integrity and sound negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work and lead teams in a large and complex settings.
• Computer literacy and Knowledge of Accounting Packages such as Pastel will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in International accounting standards or IFRS.
• Practical knowledge of an ERP or Accounting packages.
• Ability to work with minimum Supervision
• A team player and good organizer.