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Corporate Manager at WASSHA Tanzania

Position Title: Corporate Manager

Job Grade: T8
Department: Branch Management
Workstation: Dar es Salaam
Organisation: WASSHA Inc. Tanzania Branch
Reports to: General Manager (TZ)

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Direct Reports:

• Accounting Manager (JP)
• HR Team Leader
• Training Team Leader
• Procurement and Administration Team Leader
• Compliance Officer
• Accounting Team Leader

1. Job Purpose

The Corporate Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting team and ensuring the implementation of high-quality and efficient financial processes. The role involves managing the internal controls in accounting/finance, overseeing corporate division departments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and taking responsibility for audits, tax risks, and budget planning within the Tanzania Branch.

2. Key Responsibilities

A) Managerial Responsibilities:

• Statutory Audits/Tax Audits: Handle statutory and tax audits independently, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the teams under your supervision by setting clear targets, providing guidance, and ensuring team performance meets expectations.
• Educational Guidance: Enhance team skills and efficiency by sharing your knowledge and providing learning opportunities.
• Process Documentation: Collaborate with other departments to document and visualize operational processes for greater transparency and effectiveness.
• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement the branch’s financial strategy, aligned with the group’s overall vision and goals.
• Budget Planning: Plan, execute, and manage the budget-making process within the branch with effective data collection and management.
• Monthly Financial Reporting: Supervise the accounting leader to ensure accurate and timely monthly closings, working closely with HQ for complex matters.
• Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all government regulations and policies.
• Policy Formulation and Execution: Develop policies based on factual information and ensure their proper implementation across the division.
• Annual Meetings: Organize and execute annual meetings with managers to review and share key insights with company members.

B) Functional Responsibilities:

• Financial Risk Consultation: Serve as the go-to person for addressing financial risks such as legal, tax, and contractual matters, suggesting effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Financial Performance Reporting: Summarize the branch’s financial performance monthly, comparing it with the budget and past trends, and propose measures to improve performance.
• Continuous Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends in accounting and finance by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Adherence to Professional Code of Conduct: Follow the Professional Code of Conduct (PICCO), upholding integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity at all times.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the General Manager.

3. Minimum Requirements

A) Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA/ACCA certification is required.

B) Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a high-volume transaction accounting department.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managerial accounting, including budget preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing teams of 5 or more people.

4. Working Relationships

A) Internal Customers:

• HQ Accounting Manager/Corporate Head/CFO
• Internal Auditors
• Accounts Leader/Assistants
• HR Team Leader
• Management Members (COO, GM)
• All Staff

B) External Customers:

• External Vendors
• Financial Auditors
• Government Authorities

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5. Competencies

A) Technical Competencies:

• Professional Certifications (CPA/ACCA)
• Proficiency in Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Tally, Sage familiarity)

B) Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge of the full accounting cycle
• Understanding of financial accounting standards
• Knowledge of managerial accounting
• Awareness of domestic and international tax issues
• Knowledge of procurement and HR principles
• Strong time management and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

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C) Behavioral Competencies:

• High integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Accountability and transparency

How to Apply:

Application Process: To streamline the application process, we kindly request that interested candidates submit their applications to hr@tz.wassha.com.

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