Our client is looking for Finance manager to be based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years experience in similar position and at least a half of that in the building materials companies or retail (FMCG) sector.

Responsibilities

• Set operational policies for the business, develop and take accountability for a business plan.
• Accountable for preparation of financial reports, results and commentary
• Manage Financial and Operational performance, planning and forecasting
• Ensure best financial operating practice and compliance.
• Influence business on corrective actions required on issues raised during monthly management accounting process.
• Manage the company liquidity on a day to day basis to ensure that the funds are always available to meet any obligations that may arise
• Establish and perform an effective budgetary monitoring system (variance analysis) to ensure that it is as per the approved plan and that any variance is explained
• Ensure that all company debts are collected within the stipulated time to ensure that the company meets its financial obligations and Return on Investment income
• Ensure that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed & in compliance with international financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree, Masters’ degree/MBA
• CPA, ACCA holder
• Member of a professional accountancy body
• 5 years’ experience