Finance & administration officer

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Employment: Full-time

Starting date: 1 December 2026

Location: Lusaka - office-based

About JAM Productions

JAM Productions is a Lusaka-based audiovisual production company established in 2017. We specialise in film, documentaries, television and communication campaigns, working with a wide range of international clients and private-sector organisations.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and reliable Finance & Administration Officer to join our team.

Main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Finance and accounting: Managing company accounts using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or similar; preparing invoices, following up on client payments, handling supplier payments, performing bank reconciliations and producing regular financial reports.
• Financial planning: Managing payroll and expenses, monitoring cash flow, preparing budgets and helping management understand the financial performance and profitability of individual productions. Establishing and maintaining a petty cash system.
• Administration and compliance: Ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA, Workers' Compensation, PACRA, etc.), maintaining staff records and contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment regulations.
• Business development support: Assisting management with the preparation of grant applications, tender submissions and financial proposals, including budgets and supporting documentation.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Understanding of Zambian tax regulations, statutory requirements and labour laws.
• Experience in budgeting, cash-flow management and payroll.
• Good writing and organisational skills.
• ZICA, ACCA or CIMA membership will be an advantage.

Experience in the film, media, advertising or creative industries will be an advantage.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, well-organised, independent and comfortable taking initiative. The candidate should enjoy working in a small, dynamic team and be interested in contributing to the growth of an ambitious creative company.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a short cover letter and salary expectations.

Deadline: Friday 13 November 2026

The successful candidate should be available to start on 1 December 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.