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ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER is available at SUNLINE INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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JOB DETAILS:Role OverviewSunline International Logistics Zambia is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager to oversee and optimize the company’s finance activities. The Assistant Finance Manager will support the finance department by executing day-to-day financial operations with a heavy focus on tax governance, statutory compliance, transaction auditing and rigorous accounting documentation. This role ensures total accuracy in ledger management, assists with strategic tax planning and maintains absolute transparency in both internal and external reporting under the guidance of senior management.Key Responsibilities1. Tax Administration & Compliance Support· Prepare and execute timely, accurate monthly Value-Added Tax (VAT) declarations in strict compliance with statutory regulatory timelines.· Coordinate and drive the tax refund process, proactively tracking claims, gathering supporting documentation and updating monthly progress data.· Flag tax anomalies early, providing monthly updates and timely feedback on outstanding tax issues to the management team.2. Financial Documentation & Internal Controls· Audit and review all financial invoices and billing documents to enforce strict data compliance and internal control policies.· Eliminate financial discrepancies by rigorously verifying that voucher attachments perfectly match payment amounts, eliminating non-compliant billing contents or omitted bills.3. Ledger Management & Reporting· Handle the company’s external accounts and books, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly voucher filling and journal updates.· Prepare accurate monthly reports and financial data packs within corporate deadlines.· Assist in calculating quarterly income tax adjustments and corporate provisional tax estimations.· Support the external audit process, acting as an operational liaison to compile deliverables and updating weekly audit progress trackers. Recruitment Requirements· Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accountancy, Finance or a closely related commercial discipline.· Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial auditing, or corporate tax functions.· Professional Qualifications: Must hold a valid professional qualification certificate from ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) or equivalent international bodies (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CA).· Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of tax legislation, advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience managing voucher entries in localized systems. Beware of Scammers: Sunline International Logistics Zambia does not request money at any stage of the recruitment process.
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