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Optasia

Financial Controller

Optasia

. Maintain the books and general ledger under IFRS and the Companies Act, and run the monthly close, management accounts and Group reporting packs .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLusaka • ZambiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining financial records under IFRS and Zambian tax law, with a strong focus on regulatory reporting and audit liaison. Proven ability to manage banking relationships and ensure compliance with AML/CFT obligations.

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ZICA MembershipRegulatory ReportingIFRS KnowledgeBank ReconciliationAudit Liaison

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Hard Skills
Financial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceStatutory RemittancesAccounting Software ProficiencySpreadsheet SkillsTax FilingFloat ReconciliationPayment ProcessingFinancial Control DocumentationTransaction Volume Accuracy
Soft Skills
High IntegritySound JudgementDiscipline Around Deadlines
Certifications & Qualifications
CA ZambiaACCACIMA
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial InstitutionPayment Service ProviderFintechAML/CFTZRABank of ZambiaUtility PaymentsSettlement-heavy BusinessesGroup Structure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain the books and general ledger under IFRS and the Companies Act, and run the monthly close, management accounts and Group reporting packs
  • Prepare the annual financial statements for Group review and Board approval
  • Prepare, sign and submit Bank of Zambia financial and statistical returns on time, and support inspections and information requests
  • File all ZRA returns, including corporate income tax, provisional tax, PAYE, withholding tax and VAT, and make statutory remittances to NAPSA, NHIMA and the Workers' Compensation Fund
  • Reconcile the pre-funded float, token sales and settlement with the utility and partner payment service providers every day, and resolve breaks quickly
  • Stop any issuance, settlement or payment that would breach float limits, controls or delegated authority, and escalate immediately
  • Manage banking relationships in Zambia and act as a joint signatory within the Board-approved mandate
  • Process supplier payments, payroll and statutory payments within delegated limits
  • Lead the relationship with external auditors, prepare audit schedules and track findings to closure
  • Operate and document local financial controls, including segregation of duties and record retention
  • Support the Chief Compliance Officer on AML/CFT obligations, flagging unusual patterns in funding, settlement or payments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Current ZICA membership at Associate (Chartered Accountant) grade or above, in good standing
  • A recognised professional accountancy qualification such as CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA
  • At least 5 years in accounting or finance, including 3 years post-qualification
  • At least 2 years in a bank, financial institution, payment service provider, mobile money operator, fintech or other regulated entity
  • Hands-on experience of regulatory reporting, ZRA filings, bank reconciliations and audit liaison
  • Working knowledge of IFRS, Zambian tax law and the Bank of Zambia payment systems framework
  • Strong accounting software and spreadsheet skills, and accuracy with high transaction volumes
  • High integrity, sound judgement and discipline around deadlines
  • Ordinarily resident in Zambia, with the right to live and work here
  • Able to meet the Bank of Zambia fit and proper requirements
  • A degree in accounting, finance or a related field is nice to have
  • Experience in prepaid, utility payments or other settlement-heavy businesses is nice to have
  • Experience working within a group structure and delegated authority framework is nice to have
  • Exposure to AML/CFT and Financial Intelligence Centre requirements is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A competitive package
  • Direct access to the Board and Group Finance
  • Part of a growing group operating across multiple African markets