Position: Financial Controller (1 Position)

Reports to: Country Manager
Roster: 5 : 2 (Working Days)
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

Role overview

The Financial Controller (FC) is a senior management role within the PML Group, reporting to the Country Manager and the General Manager Finance (GMF). The role is primarily based in Dar es Salaam and is responsible for overseeing all finance activities in Tanzania.

The position requires regular travel to the Nyanzaga Gold Mine and other exploration sites. The FC will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, supporting business performance, and contributing to the development and succession planning of the Tanzania finance team, with a strong focus on national capacity building.

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and drive a strong people and performance culture within the finance team.

• Oversee financial management, internal controls, and statutory reporting.

• Manage treasury functions and ensure effective cash flow management.

• Supervise accounts payable processes and working capital management.

• Oversee payroll processes ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure full compliance with tax, statutory, and audit requirements.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Perform any other duties as may be required for the effective execution of the role.

Skills, knowledge, and attributes

• Strong financial control and compliance mindset.

• Proven experience in managing accounts payable, payroll, tax, and audits.

• Experience in mining, construction, or heavy industry environments is an added advantage.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Pronto, SAP).

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.

• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) and registered with NBAA.

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, including people management.

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian statutory and regulatory requirements.

Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to: [email protected]

Company address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza.