Financial Controller

Operational Control & Reporting

• Organize and oversee daily control of purchasing and production operations.
  
• Supervise the preparation of reliable and regular perpetual and physical inventory counts.
  
• Coordinate and supervise month-end inventory counts.
  
• Ensure operational management information systems are functional and produce complete and accurate data.
  
• Monitor production factor costs (labour energy etc.) and identify optimization opportunities.
  
• Develop update and circulate operational management dashboards for General Management.
  

Analytical Accounting & Budget Management

• Prepare annual budgets in coordination with General Management Finance Department and operational managers.
  
• Manage analytical accounting in collaboration with accounting teams.
  
• Update budgets monthly.
  
• Perform variance analysis and issue monthly reports detailing corrective actions and follow-up measures.
  

Monthly Closing & Financial Control

• Perform month-end inventory valuation.
  
• Review raw material invoices (budget vs. invoice vs. operational reality).
  
• Determine and book accruals related to unbilled operations.
  
• Conduct ad hoc control missions on accounting treasury and internal procedures within group entities (e.g. Mbeya Mbinga).
  

Sustainability Activity Controlling

• Participate in the preparation of the annual sustainability budget.
  
• Monitor overheads and project-related expenditures.
  
• Identify and analyze budget variances.
  
• Perform monthly reporting and expenditure analysis.
  
• Reconcile DAD expenses versus accounting data (Month N).
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or related field.
  
• CPA ACCA CIPS or equivalent professional certification is a strong advantage.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and finance.
  
• Solid understanding and practical experience with IFRS and financial consolidation.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE X3) MS Excel and reporting tools.
  
• Experience in FMCG or commodity trading industry is an added advantage.
  

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal leadership and communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to meet strict deadlines while managing competing priorities.
  
• Discretion reliability and strong commitment to ethical financial reporting.
  

Benefits