Corporate Finance Analyst

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Finance Analyst in Lusaka

The Corporate Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements, maintaining the integrity of financial records, and driving process improvements.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Coordinate treasury activities, including cash forecasting, guarantees management, and insurance administration.
• Act as the key liaison with shared service treasury teams, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Prepare and review monthly General Ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely sign-off.
• Ensure supplier payments are valid, accurate, complete, and processed in accordance with agreed terms and company policies.
• Ensure accurate accounting and compliance for all applicable taxes, including VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Drive compliance with governance requirements, including delegated authorities, procurement policies, and approval frameworks.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support the timely completion of statutory and external audits.
• Develop and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency, controls, and standardization.

What are we looking for?

• A professional accountancy qualification (such as CA Zambia / ACCA / CIMA) and/or a relevant university degree in accounting.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a similar function.
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ZAQA-certified Grade 12 certificate and academic/professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.