Description
ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and three surrounding countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho.
We operate a multi-channel lending platform for private and government sector employees underserved by mainstream financiers. As a good corporate citizen, our goal is to help people in need of short-term and long-term financial assistance – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.
ExpressCredit is a game-changer and one of the fastest microlenders in the country. A combination of new technologies, mobile sales, and a network of branches and direct sales positions us well for growth and building a sizeable, well-performing loan portfolio.
YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified Professionals based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position based in Lusaka to fill the position of Financial Controller.
Summary Key Responsibilities:
- Review and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded in accounting software for multiple group companies according to group policy;
- Review monthly accruals, loan interest calculations, IFRS16 bookings;
- Perform reconciliations and account clearings;
- Preparation of monthly/yearly closings and audit;
- Preparation of IFRS Financial Statements (yearly, interim etc)
- Preparation and review of monthly tax reports (PIT, SOC, VAT, WHT) and preparation of annual CIT declaration;
- Preparation monthly payroll calculations;
- Review of Fixed asset accounting and respective policies;
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in alignment with local government standards, tax, and other local regulations.
- Maintain proper controls to ensure compliance with Group accounting policies as well as with Group internal procedures;
- Participation of cash flow planning;
- Generating and implementing processes to improve and automate daily work.
- Provide support and leadership to 2-3 Team member reporting to you.