Financial Controller

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Dar es Salaam, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, TZA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
HR Tech • Logistics • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Owns day-to-day accounting, financial controls, reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow, tax compliance, payroll support, revenue collection, and month-end close. Supervises the accounts team, ensures payment controls and accurate records, and partners with group finance and management. Requires an experienced finance professional with approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience, ideally in real estate, property management, shopping malls, construction, or a related private-sector business.
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We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to take full responsibility for day-to-day financial management, financial controls and reporting. The role requires an all-round finance professional who can work independently and maintain accurate, timely and well-controlled financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Take responsibility for the full accounting and financial control function.

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Prepare and review bank, tenant and supplier reconciliations.

• Coordinate budget preparation, monitor performance and report material variances.

• Monitor cash flow and prepare accurate, timely financial reports.

• Ensure that payments are properly approved and supported by complete documentation and effective controls.

• Support revenue collection, tenant billing and debt-control activities.

• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding taxes and other applicable statutory requirements.

• Support payroll preparation and complete the related reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely month-end reporting.

• Supervise, support and develop the accounts team.

• Work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Revenue Assurance and Company management.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant finance and accounting experience, supported by a strong professional track record.

• Strong practical experience in receivables, payables, reconciliations, budgeting, taxation, payroll and financial controls.

• Experience in real estate, property management, shopping malls, construction or a related private-sector business is preferred.

• A CPA qualification is preferred but is not mandatory where the candidate demonstrates strong and relevant practical experience.

• An experienced, all-round accounting and finance professional capable of operating at a senior level.

• Mature, hands-on, organised and able to work independently.

• Strong in financial control, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

• Able to work effectively with operational management, group finance and other relevant functions.

Skills Required

  • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Approximately 10 or more years of relevant finance and accounting experience
  • Practical experience in receivables, payables, reconciliations, budgeting, taxation, payroll, and financial controls
  • Experience in real estate, property management, shopping malls, construction, or a related private-sector business
  • CPA qualification
  • Ability to operate independently at a senior level
  • Strong financial control, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with operational management, group finance, and other relevant functions
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The Company
HQ: Dar es Salaam
204 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

ITM Tanzania Limited is a leading Human Capital Development and Business Solutions Company providing comprehensive services including human resource outsourcing, recruitment, placement, talent acquisition, professional training, capacity building, and HR advisory. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers tailored industry solutions and support to help organizations reach their objectives efficiently, leveraging local expertise and a global perspective.

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