Finance Controller

BrighterMonday Consulting

  • Mbarara, Western Region
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 hours ago
Job summaryThe Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance monitoring of operational and financial activities in Tanzania. The role combines operational control, cost monitoring, analytical accounting, budgeting, and monthly reporting to support informed decision-making by Management. The Financial Controller acMin Qualification:BachelorsExperience Level:Mid levelExperience Length:3 yearsLanguage Requirement:EnglishWorking Hours:Full Time - 9 to 5Applicant Location:UgandaJob descriptions & requirementsDepartment: FINANCEReports To: CONSOLIDATION & GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGERLocation: Mbinga TanzaniaJOB PURPOSEThe Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance monitoring of operational and financial activities in Tanzania. The role combines operational control, cost monitoring, analytical accounting, budgeting, and monthly reporting to support informed decision-making by Management. The Financial Controller acts as a key business partner to Operations and General Management, ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement of performance indicators.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESOperational 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 analyse budget variances.
  • Perform monthly reporting and expenditure analysis.
  • Reconcile DAD expenses versus accounting data (Month N).
REPORTINGThe Financial Controller is responsible for preparing the supporting data and reports listed below for review and submission by the CFO:
  • Month-End Stock Valuation
  • Accruals Tanzania File
  • Overhead Analysis
  • Tanzania Operational KPI Dashboard
  • Sustainability Follow-up Reporting
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
  • 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.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's 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 the FMCG or commodity trading industry is an added advantage.

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