Our client, a market leader in the plastics manufacturing industry across East and Central Africa, is seeking an experienced Country Finance Manager to oversee financial operations in Tanzania. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations, optimizing financial planning, and driving the efficient utilization of funds to support business objectives. The ideal candidate will implement robust financial controls, oversee budgeting, and ensure the company’s financial stability in alignment with its strategic growth plans.

• Implement and maintain robust accounting systems for timely financial reporting.
  
• Ensure ERP system access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized actions.
  
• Maintain compliance with all taxes and financial regulations, including VAT, payroll taxes, and company tax.
  
• Oversee the annual budgeting process, integrating inputs from all departments.
  
• Implement budgetary controls to manage expenditures effectively.
  
• Conduct regular analyses of product and customer profitability, recommending strategic improvements.
  
• Train staff on cost control measures and financial reporting processes.
  
• Ensure capex aligns with budgetary provisions and funding sources.
  
• Monitor working capital by optimizing credit policies and inventory management.
  
• Oversee debtor-aging reports and enforce credit control measures.
  
• Review and optimize assets utilization to maximize returns.
  
• Evaluate new products, pricing structures, and project viability from a financial perspective.
  
• Analyze profitability variances on new capital expenditures.
  
• Prepare monthly rolling cash flow forecasts.
  
• Manage company borrowings and deployment of surplus funds.
  
• Ensure all company assets are adequately insured.
  
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  
• Prepare monthly management reports with variance analysis.
  
• Ensure accurate, timely updates of accounting records.
  
• Train and manage the finance team to achieve optimal performance.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• CPA, CA, or ACCA certification is mandatory.
  
• 8-10 years of financial management experience in a large manufacturing company, with at least 7 years in a senior finance role.
  
• Proven experience in ERP systems, financial reporting, and cost analysis.
  
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
  
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Tanzanian tax laws, and corporate finance regulations.
  
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  
• Ability to develop financial strategies that align with company objectives.