Financial Jobs in Tanzania – Mwanza

Company: Sotta Mining Corp Tanzania
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with regular travel to Nyanzaga Gold Mine & exploration sites)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Roster: 5:2(Working Days)
Reporting To: Country Manager / General Manager Finance (GMF)
Industry: Mining / Finance / Accounting
Job Category: Accounting / Finance Management
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree + Professional Certification
Experience Required: Minimum 10 Years
Professional Registration: NBAA Registered (Required)

Job Overview

Sotta Mining Corp Tanzania is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations in Tanzania. This senior leadership role is based in Dar es Salaam and plays a key part in ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, reporting, and performance management across mining and exploration operations.

The role requires frequent travel to operational mining sites, including the Nyanzaga Gold Mine, and is critical in strengthening financial systems, internal controls, and national finance team capability development.

Finance professionals exploring senior accounting and controller roles in East Africa may also visit job vacancies in Tanzania for updated accounting, auditing, and finance leadership opportunities.

Job Purpose

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all finance functions including financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, payroll, taxation, compliance, internal controls, and team leadership. The role ensures financial integrity, supports strategic decision-making, and drives operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (Job Description)

1. Financial Leadership & Team Management

The Financial Controller will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Promote a strong performance-driven and compliance-focused culture.
• Support succession planning and national capacity development within the finance department.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to finance staff.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all financial management activities in Tanzania.
• Ensuring accurate and timely statutory financial reporting.
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting frameworks.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

The role involves:

• Strengthening internal control systems and governance frameworks.
• Ensuring compliance with:
  • Tanzanian tax laws
  • Statutory requirements
  • Audit standards
• Coordinating internal and external audit processes.

Professionals interested in finance, mining, and accounting roles across Africa may also explore job vacancies in Kenya for senior accounting, audit, and financial management opportunities.

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

The Financial Controller will:

• Manage treasury operations and cash flow planning.
• Ensure effective liquidity management across operations.
• Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

5. Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising accounts payable processes.
• Managing working capital efficiency.
• Overseeing payroll processing for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensuring timely payments and financial reconciliations.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

The role includes:

• Leading annual budgeting processes.
• Preparing financial forecasts and performance analysis.
• Supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making.

7. Operational Financial Support

The Financial Controller will:

• Provide financial insights to support mining and exploration operations.
• Travel regularly to operational sites for financial oversight.
• Support business performance improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Education

Applicants should possess:

Minimum Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Administration (Finance)
  • Or related field

Professional Certification (Mandatory)

• CPA / ACCA / CA or equivalent
• Must be registered with NBAA (Tanzania)

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in:
  • Financial control
  • Accounting management
  • Audit and compliance
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Treasury and payroll management
• Strong experience in people management and finance leadership roles.

Added Advantage

• Experience in:
  • Mining industry
  • Construction sector
  • Heavy industrial environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as:
  • SAP
  • Pronto
  • Other financial management systems

Technical Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong financial control and governance expertise
• Advanced knowledge of accounting standards and taxation
• ERP systems proficiency
• Budgeting and financial modeling skills
• Strong audit and compliance management experience
• High analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

Successful candidates should possess:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent decision-making ability
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure operational environments
• Willingness to travel frequently to mining sites

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Senior leadership role in a major mining operation
• Exposure to large-scale financial operations in the mining sector
• Career growth in regional finance leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to national finance capability development

Training and Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive:

• Advanced mining finance exposure
• ERP systems optimization training
• Leadership and succession planning development
• Strategic financial management coaching
• Cross-site operational finance experience

Finance professionals seeking broader mining and accounting leadership roles may also visit job vacancies in Morocco for senior finance, audit, and controller opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Academic certificates

Email: support@africajobsearch.com

Postal Address:
HR Manager
Sotta Mining Corporation Limited
P.O. Box 434, Mwanza, Tanzania

Important Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment stages.