Financial Controller

Eleving Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Financial Controller to join their new operations in Tanzania. The role involves establishing financial processes, managing critical financial reports, and collaborating with regional stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and fluency in English are required, along with higher education in finance or similar. The position includes competitive salary, relocation support, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly housing allowance

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Higher education in Finance or related field.
• Business awareness and interest in development.
• Familiarity with financial software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial processes and internal controls.
• Manage P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders for financial insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Detail-orientation

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in English

Interest in business development & management

Education

Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Job description

Eleving Group mission is to enable upward social mobility for people in diverse communities around the world by providing entrepreneurs who are excluded from traditional banking systems access to credit.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our newly established operations in Tanzania and help achieve financial efficiency. NB: Relocation to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is required.

What you will need:

• Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
• Business savviness, interest in business development & management
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software and databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-orientation with a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English
• Can-do attitude and ownership mindset

Will be considered as an advantage:

• Previous experience in the fields of finance, business administration, project management and similar

What you will do:

• Establish robust financial processes, internal controls, and best practices to safeguard assets and enhance efficiency.
• Own monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Partner with local and regional stakeholders, providing financial insights and analysis to guide commercial and operational decision-making.
• Manage relationships with local banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other financial partners.
• Collaborate closely with the Hub regional finance team to ensure smooth integration into Eleving Group’s financial ecosystem.
• Lead initiatives to drive cost efficiency and operational improvements through data-driven analysis and financial insights.
• Monitor adherence to local regulations and international accounting standards, proactively mitigating financial risks.

With us you will get:

• An adventure of a lifetime
• Competitive and motivational salary and results-oriented bonus system
• Multicultural professional team and dynamic work environment
• Personal and professional development
• Open feedback culture
• Monthly housing allowance
• Relocation support (flights, visas, vaccination )

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Position is open for all nationals.