Finance Manager

Industry: Poultry Farming

HR World Limited, on behalf of our client, is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. This role is crucial for overseeing the full spectrum of financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, and driving financial strategy to support sustainable growth within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, treasury, and cash flow planning.
• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure compliance within a regulated animal health industry.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with commercial and operational strategies.
• Monitor product-level profitability, cost structures, and gross margin performance across veterinary pharmaceuticals, feed additives, and related products.
• Supervise inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and expiry management to ensure accuracy and minimize losses associated with pharmaceutical products.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance including VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns and maintain proper documentation for tax audits and regulatory inspections.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, financial institutions, and external consultants on financial and compliance matters.
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• Strengthen financial reporting systems and ERP utilization to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Analyze working capital performance including receivables turnover, inventory days, and supplier payment cycles.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management to support expansion plans, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development.
• Support external audit processes and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Evaluate financial risks related to supply chain volatility, foreign exchange exposure, and regulatory changes within the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years' progressive experience in finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• High proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their CVs to career@hrworld.co.tz before 25th February 2026.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.