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Financial Controller

Shugulika

Dar es Salaam, DSM, Tanzania2 months ago
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Job Type

full time

Description

Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Finance Controller to lead and manage the accounting and financial control functions across multiple geographies. The role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls while ensuring accurate interpretation of operational results to senior leadership. The Finance Controller will also support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across financial operations. Responsibilities: Develop, coordinate, and implement financial control systems including budgeting, forecasting, cost standards, and expense management. Monitor and evaluate business performance against approved operating plans and financial standards, providing clear analysis and reporting to management. Prepare and present financial statements, operational reports, and interpret financial results for leadership decision-making. Manage short-term and long-term cash flow planning to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations. Safeguard company assets through strong internal controls, audits, and insurance management. Oversee credit and collections processes, including approval of credit terms above defined thresholds. Support pricing strategies in collaboration with the marketing team. Provide financial data and insights to other departments to support operational efficiency and decision-making. Establish and maintain effective operational and organizational financial structures aligned with business objectives. Execute approved cash disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. Monitor inventory levels and highlight variances against budget or forecasts. Advise senior leadership on financial performance, risks, and strategic decisions. Lead budgeting processes and approve departmental budgets and expenditures. Ensure effective staffing, training, and development of finance personnel. Supervise, evaluate, and support direct reports, ensuring performance management systems are effectively implemented. Promote strong internal communication and coordination across departments. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial performance. Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards, and financial best practices. Perform any additional duties as assigned by senior management. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA qualification is an added advantage. Minimum of 4 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting management roles. At least 3 years of recent experience as a Controller or in a similar senior finance role with responsibility for budgeting, accounts, cost accounting, credit control, and financial management. Experience in a manufacturing or similarly structured business environment is preferred. Exposure to businesses with annual revenues between USD 10 million and USD 30 million is an advantage. Knowledge of MS Dynamics is preferred but not mandatory. Strong understanding of both manual and automated accounting systems. Excellent financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills. Strong leadership, team management, and people development capabilities. Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate finance teams. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound decision-making skills. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

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Skills

budgetingforecastingprocess improvementfinancial analysisfinancial planninginternal controlscost accountingcash flow managementfinancial statementsexpense managementperformance managementteam management

About Shugulika

Shugulika is a company operating in the transportation industry with job postings indicating a presence in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company uses Zoho Recruit as its applicant tracking system.

transportation