Finance Manager

Finance Manager Opportunity at International School of Lusaka

International School of Lusaka is seeking experienced professionals for finance manager jobs in Lusaka. This senior leadership role offers the chance to provide strategic and operational oversight of the School’s finance function, reporting directly to the Head of School and collaborating closely with senior management and the Board Finance & Revenue Committee. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance expert with a proven track record of financial governance, reporting accuracy, and institutional stewardship.

About the Role: Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

As Finance Manager, you will lead the financial strategy and management of the School, ensuring robust controls and compliance while supporting sustainable growth. This full-time position based in Lusaka, Zambia, requires a hands-on leader who can manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, and audit processes with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership and the Board Finance & Revenue Committee on financial strategy, risk, and sustainability.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash-flow planning, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare timely management accounts, financial statements, variance analyses, and executive reports.
• Oversee year-end reporting, external audits, and ensure prompt implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain strong internal controls across income, expenditure, procurement, payroll, banking, assets, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation, and statutory obligations.
• Manage tuition billing, receivables, credit control, supplier payments, refunds, and related financial processes.
• Administer treasury functions, liquidity management, banking arrangements, reserves, and foreign currency exposure.
• Oversee payroll controls, statutory deductions, and collaboration with Human Resources on employee financial data.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and controls over acquisition, custody, depreciation, insurance, and disposal.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, accuracy, and professional service standards.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, data integrity, and process efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, plus a professional accountancy qualification such as CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent recognised by ZICA.
• Current membership in the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Minimum of ten years progressive post-qualification experience in accounting and financial management.
• At least five years in a senior financial leadership role with organisation-wide responsibility.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong background advising executive leadership and/or governing boards.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, cash-flow management, annual financial statements, and external audits.
• Thorough knowledge of financial controls, taxation, payroll, statutory reporting, and accounting standards.
• Experience managing large organisational budgets and complex revenue and expenditure streams.
• Advanced skills in financial systems, spreadsheet analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear financial commentary and recommendations independently.
• A relevant master’s degree and/or experience in a multicultural environment is advantageous.

How to Apply for Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

Interested candidates should submit the following documents combined into a single PDF and sent to jobs@isl.sch.zm:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the essential requirements, including professional qualifications, total post-qualification experience, and substantive finance management experience.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
• Proof of current ZICA membership in good standing.
• Contact details for three professional referees, including a current or most recent direct supervisor (referees will only be contacted with candidate consent).

Application deadline: 17:00 CAT on Friday, 21 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The International School of Lusaka is dedicated to the safety and well-being of its students. We maintain rigorous safeguarding policies and adhere to the highest child protection standards. All applicants must consent to comprehensive background checks and provide references. Our inclusive and diverse community expects all staff members to uphold these safeguarding commitments and act in the best interests of our students. Applying for this role indicates your agreement to comply with our safeguarding policies and practices, ensuring a secure and supportive learning environment.