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  "City": "Dar es salaam",
  "State": "DSM",
  "Country": "Tanzania",
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  "Currency": "TZS",
  "Industry": "Export/Import",
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  "Date_Opened": "2025-06-02",
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  "Job_Description": "Job Summary: Our client, a well-established clearing and forwarding company with over 30 years of successful operations, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Finance/Office to lead the financial and administrative functions of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, statutory compliance, cash flow management, and internal controls, while also ensuring smooth office operations and team coordination. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the logistics industry, and the ability to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support strategic decision-making. Monitor and enhance the company’s existing financial controls and risk management practices, offering real-time improvement suggestions. Lead cash flow management, working capital optimization, and cost control initiatives to ensure financial stability. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Manage and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions. Build, manage, and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team to support the company’s scaling efforts. Ensure full compliance with statutory reporting requirements in Tanzania, including PAYE, SDL, NSSF, WCF, withholding tax, provisional tax, and monthly VAT returns. Coordinate daily with internal teams to maintain the company’s reputation as a first-class paymaster and actively follow up on outstanding payments with third parties (debtor management). Enforce job requirements and standards within the finance team, including conducting quarterly performance reviews. Manage real-time inbox activities—filtering, organizing, and responding to financial and operational correspondence as needed. Oversee payroll processing and general HR-related duties, including negotiation of staff salaries and benefits, while reporting to the Group HR Head in India. Maintain continuous communication with the General Manager on financial matters, pending issues, and potential solutions. Handle ongoing communication and troubleshooting via telephone, WhatsApp, and email with service providers, suppliers, buyers, and other key stakeholders. Demonstrate accuracy, accountability, and ownership while operating under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with high integrity and responsibility. Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related science field. Preference for a formal accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent. Prior experience in the logistics, clearing & forwarding, or trucking industry is a strong advantage. Proven track record of managing finance operations, statutory compliance, payroll, and financial reporting. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience using ERP and accounting software systems. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly to stakeholders. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain a calm, courteous demeanor in high-stress environments. Self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities while ensuring timely delivery of all statutory, internal, and operational tasks. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a team and build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners. Experience in coordinating with auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions. Capable of implementing financial controls, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiencies to support business growth. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.",
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