Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited
LIMBE LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company seeks qualified applicants for a Finance Manager position at its Lilongwe Head Office on full time basis.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager is a senior member of the finance team responsible for financial and management accounting functions. The role includes budgeting, financial and statistical reporting, maintaining internal control systems, and assisting in the daily administration of the finance department.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Budgeting and forecasting: Preparation of periodic operational and capital budgets and forecasts.
- Reporting -Timely and accurate preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Financial performance review and analysis – Monitoring expenditure trends to ensure alignment with approved budgets and standards.
- Internal control systems and compliance – Implementation and oversight of computerised and manual financial systems, compliance frameworks and internal controls, including ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act provisions.
- Audits: Coordinating internal and external audits and resolving audit matters.
- Taxation: Managing tax planning and ensuring full compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Departmental administration – Manage the finance team, mentor and develop staff, and conduct periodic performance reviews.
Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies
- Should be 25 – 35 years of age
- A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or its equivalent from a recognized and reputable university; and
- A professional qualification in accounting (CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).
- At least three years of working experience in a similar position, preferably in the private sector.
- At least three years of post-qualification experience.
- Those with external audit experience and sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting package will have an added advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of financial management systems and reporting.
- Hands-on experience with computerised Accounting Systems.
- Ability to perform under pressure to meet stringent reporting deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and effective communication skills.
- Energetic, tenacious, enthusiastic, and results oriented.
Applications with CV including two referees and copies of certificates should be submitted by 17th October 2025 to:
The Human Resources and External Affairs Director
Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited
P. O. Box 40044
KANENGO
LILONGWE 4
Email: limbeleaftobacco@universalleaf.com state position in subject line)
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.