Financial Controller (Supply Chain / Logistics / Finance Accounting / Financial Management / Reporting) – Tanzania

Reference No. AR007

Reference Number: AR007

Job Description:

Our international client, one of Africa’s leading logistics companies, is seeking a Financial Controller / General Manager: Finance and Administration to be based in Tanzania.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in Finance within the Logistics/Distribution sector and be responsible for timely delivery of Weekly, Monthly MIS & cash flow, prepare and presentation of Annual Business Plan, Variance Analysis, Material/Stock Accounting, Insurance, Credit Management and overseeing IT, HR, Admin and Legal functions.  

Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, statutory, and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
•  Strategic Planning: Assist in shaping the company’s future direction and support implementation of strategic business plans.
•  Budgeting & Analysis: Prepare budgets, financial analyses, and scenarios for projects, investments, and staffing decisions.
• Capital & Cash Management: Monitor capital-intensive projects, manage cash balances, forecasts, and optimize liquidity.
•  Executive Decision-Making: Participate in key decisions as part of the executive team and maintain strong management relationships.
• Compliance & Legal Oversight: Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, liaise with legal advisors, auditors, and regulators.
• Team Leadership: Direct, train, and manage the finance team while developing policies and SOPs to enhance internal controls.
• Stakeholder & Financing Management: Negotiate with bankers, arrange debt/equity financing, and manage external stakeholder relations.
• Operational Oversight: Manage insurance, authorize payments, implement cost-saving initiatives, and oversee finance, HR, and IT functions.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Strong background in FMCG, Logistics or Distribution
• Experience working in Tanzania or East Africa
• Strong leadership, extensive experience in financial management and ability to drive financial strategy of the business.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Position.
• Market related salary with benefits.

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Angelique Russell

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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