Finance and Administration Manager

• FinancialOversight:Oversee the company s general ledger payablesreceivables and inventory ensuring all accounting policies and processes are uptodate and in line with best practices.
  
• BudgetManagement: Direct the company s budgeting financial projects and operational expenses maintaining strict financial and internal controls to support the company s financial activities.
  
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare timely weekly and monthly financial reports coordinate statutory accounts and ensure all financial reporting is compliant with IFRS and statutory regulations.
  
• StakeholderRelations: Manage relationships with bankers and financial stakeholders ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  
• Asset & Audit Support: Monitor receivables manage fixed assets and contribute to audit activities by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
  
• StrategicContribution: Play a key role in the overall success of the Company and the Group undertaking special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller/CFO
  

• MonthlyManagementAccounts: Ensure monthlymanagementaccounts are prepared with utmost accuracy and reviewed in collaboration with the Financial Controller by workday .
  
• LedgerReconciliation: Maintain rigorous reconciliation of generalledgerswithsubledgers guaranteeing accuracy and completeness.
  
• ReportingAdherence:Strictly adhere to allreportingdeadlinesas mandated by internal policies and regulatory bodies.
  
• ERPTransactionJournals: Prepare and verify transaction journals on the ERP with precision.
  

• Audit Timeliness: Secure audited financial statements signed within five months of the new financial year.
  
• AuditSupport:Provide comprehensive supportto external auditors andregulatory agencies during audits and engagements.
  
• Tax Audit Assistance: Offer diligent support during tax audits and statutory exercises.
  
• Statutory Filing: Assist in the preparation and filing of timely reports for statutory bodies (ITF NSITF FIRS etc). All statutory filings must be completed minimum of 5 days before the deadlines.
  

• Inventory Reconciliation: Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager and site managers/supervisors across all sites to reconcile stock usage and reports.
  
• FixedAssetsRegister:Maintain an accurate fixed assets registerfor proper accounting.
  
• ReceivablesManagement:Keep receivable trackers updated and manage B2B receivable days within contractual timelines.
  
• Invoicing Support: Ensure the Account Associate is well positioned to invoice clients within 24 hours from receipt of GRN or SES.
  
• Invoice Dispatch: Ensure invoices are dispatched correctly and timely meeting clientspecific requirements.
  

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with team members and stakeholders fostering a collaborative environment.
  
• Department Liaison: Act as a liaison addressing financial queries and supporting other departments.
  

• Continuous Improvement: Propose improvements for the finance team and the broader business.
  
• Teamwork: Engage in active collaboration with team members to foster innovation.
  

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelors degree in Finance Accounts Finance. Master Degree will be an added advantage.
  
• Proven working experience with a minimum of 2 4 years as a Finance and Administration Manager or relevant supervisory role.
  
• A Professional certification in accounting and finance from a recognized professional body (e.g. CPA CFA CGMA ACCA ICAN etc.)
  
• TechnologicalProficiency:Familiarity with financial software (D365 preferred) and statistical modelling.
  
• IndustryandRegionalKnowledge:Upto date with industryspecific knowledge IFRS and relevant Tanzanian tax and other regulations with continuous desire for learning to stay ahead in the field.
  
• Analytical Skills: Skilled in interpreting complex data identifying trends and providing actionable insights.
  
• Leadership:Strong leadership skills to lead and inspire teams and support the business management s decision making.
  
• Independence:Selfmotivated individual with the ability to work independently take initiative and collaborate effectively to achieve corporate objectives.
  
• Communication: Excellent communication abilities to convey financial insights and strategies clearly.
  
• ProblemSolving: Adept at analysing budgets calculating investment risks and finding effective solutions