Finance Manager - Kenya/ Tanzania Michael Page

• -Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities,
• -Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements in Kenya and Tanzania,
• -Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes,
• -Monitor working capital, cash flow, and inventory performance,
• -Partner with commercial and operational teams to support business growth and profitability,
• -Develop and implement financial controls and risk management procedures,
• -Coordinate external audits and maintain strong relationships with banks and regulatory authorities,
• -Analyze business performance and provide actionable recommendations to senior management,
• -Lead, mentor, and develop local finance teams.

Attractive package with various benefits.

• -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field,
• -Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred,
• -Minimum 5 years of finance management experience within distribution, FMCG, retail, trading, or similar sectors,
• -Experience working across multiple African countries is essential,
• -Strong understanding of East African business environments,
• -Excellent analytical and leadership skills,
• -Fluent in English; Swahili is an advantage,
• -Willingness to travel frequently within the region.

Our client is a leading industrial player in Africa.