Finance Director

About the role

A Finance Director is sought in Harare, Zimbabwe, to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Society's finance function in line with its 2026-2030 Corporate Strategy. The role advises the CEO, Executive Management and the Board on financial sustainability and business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and performance.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and reliable financial statements and management reports.
• Strengthen financial controls, accounting systems, financial governance and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee treasury, cash-flow management, investments and optimisation of financial resources.
• Ensure effective management of receivables, payables, contribution income, expenditure and other financial transactions.
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and ensure effective budgetary control.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, accounting standards and relevant policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline (mandatory).
• Recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (mandatory).
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting or finance body.
• At least 10 years' progressive experience in finance and accounting, including 5 years at senior management or executive level.
• A Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline is an added advantage.