Finance Manager

ATDC Zimbabwe, a national trade platform driving trade into Africa, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its finance, risk and compliance department.

About the Role

This role manages ATDC Zimbabwe's financial function, covering financial accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting, cost control and financial analysis. The Finance Manager ensures financial activities comply with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies, while supporting the organisation's broader mandate. The role also provides strategic financial guidance to management, supports business planning, and safeguards the financial integrity and sustainability of operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial strategy and planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with ATDC Zimbabwe's strategic objectives, and support preparation of strategic and annual operating plans.
• Financial accounting and reporting: Oversee preparation of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and prepare periodic management and Board financial reports.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare periodic forecasts and variance analyses.
• Treasury management: Manage organisational cash flows and liquidity, and monitor working capital requirements.
• Cost control and management: Monitor expenditure against budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Financial analysis and decision support: Provide financial analysis for trading, investments and trade finance, and analyse profitability and KPIs.
• Taxation and regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with tax legislation, and prepare and submit tax returns.
• Internal controls and audit: Develop and maintain effective internal controls, and ensure compliance with policies and delegated authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; a postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc in Finance or Accounting) is an added advantage.
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CA) is mandatory; certification in financial management, treasury or trade finance is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of experience in financial management, accounting or related fields; experience in financial services, commodity trading or trade finance is highly desirable.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management and cost control is preferred, as is experience managing a finance team.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting and financial management principles.
• Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management, cash flow management and working capital management, and familiarity with tax regulations and compliance requirements in Zimbabwe.
• Knowledge of trade finance instruments and their financial implications.
• Understanding of commodity trading and supply chain operations from a financial perspective.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit an updated CV through the Apply button on this page no later than 7 November 2026.