WWF Zambia Finance Manager Job | Lusaka

 

WWF

Career Opportunity

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FINANCE MANAGER

1.0 INTRODUCTION – WWF ZAMBIA

WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 38 million followers and a global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries. WWF Zambia was established in 1962.

Mission: To stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring sustainable use of renewable natural resources and promoting reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

WWF Zambia works across 3 key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green Economy and Climate Action.

Operates in: Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Kafue System, and the Upper Zambezi.

2.0 FINANCE MANAGER

Location: Lusaka

2.1 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Lead the financial management function of WWF Zambia and serve as strategic business partner to Operations Director, Country Director, and other Directorates. Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, grants oversight, risk management, internal controls, statutory compliance, and financial sustainability.

2.2 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership and Stewardship

• Lead implementation of WWF Zambia’s financial management strategy
• Provide strategic financial advice to leadership
• Support decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, forecasting
• Lead development of financial sustainability strategies and cost recovery
• Contribute to risk management, governance, and business continuity

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead preparation of annual and multi-year budgets
• Lead quarterly forecasting and financial re-planning
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis
• Support donor proposal budget review and cost recovery

Financial Reporting and Business Performance Management

• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, annual, donor, and WWF Network financial reports
• Produce management accounts and financial dashboards
• Lead financial analysis of programme performance, burn rates, expenditure trends
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain data integrity

Grants Financial Management and Donor Compliance

• Provide oversight of project and grant financial management
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations: EU, USAID, FCDO, GCF, GEF, KfW, SIDA
• Monitor grant performance and financial risks
• Support audits, donor reports, and grant reconciliations

Internal Controls, Risk Management and Compliance

• Maintain robust internal control environment
• Ensure compliance with WWF standards, donor requirements, and legislation
• Coordinate fraud prevention, anti-corruption, and ethical practices
• Support enterprise risk management processes

Treasury, Cash Flow and Financial Operations

• Oversee treasury, banking, cash flow, and liquidity
• Ensure timely processing of payments, payroll, receivables
• Manage working capital and donor fund utilization

Audit, Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate external audits, donor audits, internal audits
• Strengthen accountability through monitoring and quality assurance

People Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop finance staff
• Build financial management capacity among budget holders
• Foster teamwork across departments

Resource Mobilisation and Strategic Partnerships

• Support funding proposals through financial modeling and budgeting
• Provide financial due diligence for new partnerships

2.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA Zambia, or equivalent
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in senior finance leadership
• Experience managing complex donor-funded programmes and grants
• Experience in international NGOs or development organisations
• Strong understanding of donor regulations: EU, USAID, FCDO, GCF, GEF, KfW, SIDA
• Experience using enterprise financial systems and BI tools

2.4 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong strategic financial leadership
• Excellent analytical, planning, forecasting, problem-solving
• Ability to influence at senior management level
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, risk
• Excellent communication and presentation
• Strong people leadership and team development
• High level of integrity, professionalism
• Commitment to WWF values: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

3.0 APPLICATIONS

Applications should include:

1. Cover letter
2. Detailed CV outlining qualifications and experience
3. At least 3 referees including current or previous employer
4. Copies of academic and professional qualifications certified by ZAQ

Send to: wwfcareers@wwfzm.org

Subject line: Indicate the position you are applying for

CLOSING DATE: 2nd September, 2026 at 18:00 hours

APPLY BY EMAIL

Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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