Finance Manager

Job Summary

Our Client is looking for a reliable Finance Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives. In this role, he/she will have the opportunity to utilize his/her expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.

By analyzing day-to-day financial activities with precision, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to upper management. His/her guidance will empower the company’s leaders to make informed decisions that align with the organization’s long-term goals. Additionally, the candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial plans that support the company’s growth and profitability. Monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and capitalizing on opportunities will be integral parts of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities;

• Prepare annual financial statements, tax returns, and required regulatory returns as well as oversee the external audit process and effectively manage the Finance team across all the branches.
  
• Management of accounting systems and external support including month-end close procedures.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax-related regulations, laws, and filing requirements.
  
• Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reporting to the management team.
  
• Influence behavior both within finance and the wider business for continuous improvement.
  
• Oversee all accounting procedures, financial transactions and systems used by the company.
  
• Establish, implement and monitor the company’s finance policies and procedures, incorporating both accounting policies and internal procedural controls.
  
• Support the centralized finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax-related regulations, laws and filing requirements.
  
• Ensure annual audits are carried out effectively and efficiently for all branches ensuring all regulatory requirements are met regarding the company’s financial affairs.
  
• Assist with the accurate accounting of the company’s financial position, including forecasting, management, and operational aspects of profit share.
  
• Follow, adapt and oversee the process within the department pertaining to payments, and financial controls.
  
• Manage relationships and budgets of external service providers including tax, audit, and banking.
  
• Preparation of TRA and statutory returns for timely submission.
  
• Identify risk areas in the department and raising it timely with supervisor for mitigation.
  
• Maintaining current accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  
• Handling employees salaries and statutory payments.
  
• Any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor.
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
  
• Should have CPA, ACCA or CA.
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a finance role.
  
• Prior experience working in a production or manufacturing facility.
  
• Experience in managing a finance function in a fast-moving, rapidly growing environment.
  
• Experience in managing across different cultures, and across multiple jurisdictions/time zones due to RI relationships.
  
• Poise and confidence to operate at the board level.
  
• Eye for detail and diligence to ensure the accuracy of systems and processes
  
• Proven ability to drive efficiency and process reviews across an international organization.
  
• Commercially astute individual, capable of strategic thinking and with sound judgment
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
  
• Understanding of Tanzania tax regime preferred.
  
• ​Conversant with financial reporting requirements and ability to prepare reliable & accurate reports, analyze and interpret.