Title:  Finance Manager

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Location: Tanzania
Function: Finance 
Type of Contract: Permanent

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong technical and analytical skills to oversee financial planning, reporting, and control functions. The Finance Manager will act as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making through financial insights and fostering accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Prepare, review, and present financial statements, including the Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.

• Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.

• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.

• Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and period-end closings, including variance analysis (YTD and ITM).

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop financial forecasts based on historical data, run rates, and key drivers.

• Engage with budget owners to validate plans and gather inputs for Rest-of-Year (RoY) outlooks.

• Perform comparative analyses between new forecasts and previous submissions, identifying key changes.

• Provide recommendations for achieving business targets based on financial insights.

Compliance and Financial Controls:

• Establish and monitor financial controls to ensure efficient resource allocation.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax policies, and corporate financial guidelines.

• Maintain a robust control environment to minimize financial risks.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Communicate business performance updates to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Insights and Problem Solving:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

• Support the business in making sound financial decisions through critical thinking and forecasting.

• Address financial problems proactively and recommend solutions.

Requirements for this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is a strong advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial management or senior accounting role.

• Strong track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience within Sales and Distribution/Logistics within FMCG would be advantageous

• Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in financial controls, monitoring cash flow, and reconciliations.

  • Strong knowledge of financial systems and regulatory compliance.

• Accounting Knowledge:

  • Proficiency in the accounting cycle, accruals, provisions, and how transactions impact the financial statements.

• Analytical & Critical Thinking:

  • Ability to forecast, prioritize, and solve financial challenges effectively.

  • Demonstrated capability to analyze variances and engage business stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills:

  • Competence in maintaining financial records and adhering to business processes.

• Communication Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay business performance updates clearly.

• Financial Literacy:

• Awareness of current financial trends, interest rates, and investment opportunities

At Distell Spirits & Wines Tanzania, we brew great beers and we build great brands. We are committed to surprising and exciting our consumers and employees everywhere. We have a proud history and heritage in brewing and in our communities. With operations in over 70 markets globally, we are the world's most international brewer.
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