Sunline International Logistics Zambia is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing day-to-day financial operations, with a strong emphasis on tax governance, statutory compliance, transaction auditing, and rigorous accounting documentation. This role will ensure accuracy in ledger management, assist with strategic tax planning, and maintain transparency in internal and external reporting under the guidance of senior management.
The Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for tax administration and compliance support, including preparing and executing timely and accurate monthly Value-Added Tax (VAT) declarations in compliance with statutory regulatory timelines. They will also coordinate and drive the tax refund process, track claims, gather supporting documentation, and update monthly progress data. Additionally, they will flag tax anomalies early, providing monthly updates and timely feedback on outstanding tax issues to the management team.
Another key responsibility of the Assistant Finance Manager will be financial documentation and internal controls. This will involve auditing and reviewing all financial invoices and billing documents to enforce strict data compliance and internal control policies. They will also eliminate financial discrepancies by rigorously verifying that voucher attachments match payment amounts, eliminating non-compliant billing contents or omitted bills.
The Assistant Finance Manager will handle the company's external accounts and books, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly voucher filling and journal updates. They will prepare accurate monthly reports and financial data packs within corporate deadlines, assist in calculating quarterly income tax adjustments and corporate provisional tax estimations, and support the external audit process.
To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accountancy, Finance, or a closely related commercial discipline. They should also have 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial auditing, or corporate tax functions, and hold a valid professional qualification certificate from ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) or equivalent international bodies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong foundational knowledge of tax legislation, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience managing voucher entries in localized systems. Sunline International Logistics Zambia offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate, who will be based in Chambishi.
Interested candidates can apply for this position by sending their application to [email protected] , indicating the name of the position in the subject line of the email. The application should include a detailed cover letter, curriculum vitae, and relevant certificates. Sunline International Logistics Zambia does not request money at any stage of the recruitment process.
Key points
- The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, or corporate tax functions.
- Candidates must hold a valid professional qualification certificate from ZICA or equivalent international bodies.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in ledger management and maintaining transparency in internal and external reporting.
