Vacancy title:
Head of Finance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
AXIAN

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

AXIAN is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Open Innovation & Fintech division as the Head of Finance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organization in Tanzania, contributing to financial strategy and leadership within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

Job Opportunity: Head of Finance We are recruiting a Head of Finance (Woman or Man) to lead financial operations, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure compliance within our organization. This role is pivotal in supporting AXIAN’s growth and success in the FMCG market.

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Your Profile The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• An MBA or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the FMCG sector.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent understanding of FMCG dynamics, pricing strategies, working capital management, and distribution models.
• In-depth knowledge of taxation and regulatory frameworks, staying updated on FMCG tax policies and legal requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in FMCG pricing, trade margins, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to develop teams.

Your Challenges As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports related to stocks, budgets, accounts payable/receivable, expenses, and other financial activities.
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing organizational budgets to ensure effective cost control and resource allocation.
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining and overseeing the fixed assets register to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Analyzing, predicting, and monitoring financial trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Reporting to and liaising with senior leadership on all financial activities within the assigned market.
• Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations (including payroll, operating, and business taxes) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
• Delivering fully auditable financial statements and coordinating with external auditors during audit processes.
• Performing any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Application Process If this role aligns with your skills and ambitions, grow with AXIAN! Please submit your application to join our team. (Note: Application details such as email or submission method were not provided in the original content. Candidates are advised to check AXIAN’s official website or contact their recruitment team for further instructions.)

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Additional Information

• AXIAN is committed to fostering growth and innovation in the fintech and FMCG sectors.
• This position is based in Tanzania.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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