Finance Manager

Finance Manager Opportunity in Lusaka

The International School of Lusaka is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager. This role is ideal for professionals exploring finance manager jobs in Lusaka who possess strong financial governance expertise and leadership experience. Reporting directly to the Head of School and collaborating with senior leadership and the Board Finance & Revenue Committee, the Finance Manager will deliver strategic and operational leadership across the School’s finance function.

About the Finance Manager Role

This full-time senior management position requires a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record in financial reporting, control, and stewardship within complex organisations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the School’s financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, and supporting sustainable institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities for Finance Manager Jobs in Lusaka

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

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly relevant discipline.
• Completed professional accountancy qualification such as CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent recognised by ZICA.
• Current membership in good standing with 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 professional finance teams.
• Substantial advisory experience to executive leadership and/or governing boards.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, cash-flow management, financial statements, and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, taxation, payroll, statutory reporting, and accounting standards.
• Experience managing significant organisational budgets and revenue/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 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.
• Evidence of current ZICA membership in good standing.
• Contact details of three professional referees, including a recent direct supervisor (referees will be contacted only with prior consent).

Applications must be received by 17:00 CAT on Friday, 21 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The International School of Lusaka is committed to the safety and well-being of its students. We enforce a rigorous safeguarding policy and adhere to the highest standards of child protection. All applicants will undergo thorough background checks and reference verification as part of the recruitment process. We value diversity and inclusivity and expect all staff to uphold our safeguarding principles and act in the best interests of our students.

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