WV Zambia is hiring a Finance and Support Services Director to provide leadership across finance and support services at the Zambia National Office.
Position: Finance and Support Services Director
Location: Zambia National Office, Lusaka
Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership to Finance and Support Services teams, ensuring competent and motivated staff are recruited, developed and retained.
Support strategic partnering with senior leadership, operations and non-finance teams on financial management responsibilities.
Oversee stewardship, cost efficiency and cost effectiveness across the National Office.
Provide leadership and oversight of grants financial management, risk and compliance.
Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, monitoring and reporting.
Ensure appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to minimize finance audit risks.
Lead support functions including technology and digital solutions, security, fleet management, administration and supply chain management.
Build effective internal and external networks with National Offices, Support Offices, partners, NGOs, financial institutions and communities.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
MBA in Finance, MSc in Finance, Accounting or Auditing is preferred.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CISA, CA Zambia or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years supervisory experience in finance and accounting.
Experience managing statutory, donor and internal audit processes.
At least 5 years experience in the NGO sector, including management of multiple donor funds and donor reporting requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency in computerized accounting systems, preferably SAP.
Strong knowledge of ethics, compliance, internal controls, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting.
Experience using SunSystems accounting package is an added advantage.
Other Requirements
Demonstrated leadership capability and a track record of managing high-performing teams.
Committed Christian, able to work respectfully across denominational diversity.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
How to Apply
Apply through the official World Vision Workday link:
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Finance-and-Support-Services-Director_JR51657
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Apply using the following link: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Finance-and-Support-Services-Director_JR51657
