Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Position Type
Permanent
Applications Time
2026-08-27 – 2026-08-30
About the position
About the Client
Our client is a multidisciplinary general contractor servicing diverse industries. They possess full-spectrum construction capabilities across transport and road networks, water and wastewater management systems, and commercial building infrastructure.
Purpose of the Role
The Financial controller position ensures absolute accuracy of all accounting activities and ledgers that reflects income coming in and out of the company. Also ensures that the company is compliant in all aspects of its financial operations and assist the Finance manager with financial statements and reports
Job Responsibilities
Trial balance/General ledger management and reconciliation
Oversee bank reconciliation
Month end journals and assist the Finance manager with monthly cost report
Ensure adherence to all accounting standards and policies
Compare budget to actual reporting
Staff training were need be.
Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
Assist the Finance manager in bi-annual budget preparation.
Prepare audit files, assist with audit finalization
Analyse financial trends and identify initiatives that could benefit the organization
Ensure compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices and government regulations.
Prepare audit files, assist with audit finalization
Person Specifications
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Degree in Financial Accounting
At least ten (10) years professional experience.
Must be a member of ACCA or ZICA
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a strategic thinker
Must possess leadership and team management skills
Ability to adapt easily to industry change
Must possess high level of confidentiality
Please send your application letter and other credentials as a single PDF to jobs@zm.pkf.com and state the email subject as Financial Controller. Any applications sent after Sunday 30th August 2026 shall not be considered for this role.
Note: Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. Any attempt to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Contact
jobs@zm.pkf.com
How to Apply
Apply using the following link: https://www.pkf-zambia.co.zm/careers/client-financial-controller-construction/
