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Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia LimitedActing Country Lead: Supply Chain Finance
Feb. 2026Lusaka, Zambia• Lead Supply Chain financial strategy aligned with corporate and country objectives; act as trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Own OPEX, CAPEX, and productivity planning, forecasting, and performance management for the Supply Chain function.
• Drive working capital optimization initiatives (inventory, payables, cost-to-serve) to improve cash flow and EBIT.
• Provide financial leadership on cost optimization, procurement savings, and transformation programs.
• Review, challenge, and approve CAPEX/OPEX business cases; coordinate RFAs and ensure strong financial governance.
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness in line with Group Finance standards.
• Deliver clear, decision-oriented insights and reporting to enable faster, higher-quality business decisions.
Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia LimitedCountry Lead: Financial Planning & Analysis
Mar. 2025Lusaka, Zambia• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Deliver actionable insights through real-time variance analysis, scenario modelling, and KPI dashboards.
• Provide executive-level financial reporting to guide data-driven decision-making and improve profitability.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to drive financial performance.
Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia LimitedFinance Manager - Business Support
Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025Lusaka, Zambia• Directed the Management Accounting and Credit Control teams, overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and AR collections.
• Analysed financial trends and performance to identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement.
• Supported strategic initiatives including product development, capital investments, and market expansion strategies.
• Improved working capital efficiency through robust receivables and payables analysis.
Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia LimitedBusiness Support Accountant
Feb. 2019 - Dec. 2023Lusaka, Zambia• Prepared and analysed Annual Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS and local reporting standards.
• Conducted in-depth financial forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow optimization activities.
• Developed and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline finance operations and improve audit readiness.
• Facilitated staff training programs on financial systems and reporting tools.
Fairy Bottling Zambia LimitedDirector Treasury
Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2019Lusaka, Zambia• Oversaw short-term and long-term investment portfolios; implemented daily liquidity management strategies.
• Managed end-to-end cash flow planning and execution of financing activities to support business growth.
• Enhanced financial resilience through proactive treasury risk management and capital allocation strategies.
Central ParkingBusiness Development Manager
Aug. 2010 - Oct. 2015Beirut, Lebanon
OLIMPICAssistant Manager
Jun. 2006 - Jul. 2010Beirut, Lebanon
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