Looking for a Finance Manager for a Touring/Lodge Company that is willing and able to relocate to Arusha, Tanzania.
Requirements:
Qualified Chartered Accountant
Must be proficient with MS Office Packages and be able to demonstrate superior MS Excel abilities
Experience in Accpac or Tourplan a plus
Must be able to work in a challenging environment
East African Tax & Accounting experience an advantage
International experience is a plus
Luxury lodge and / or Touring finance experience an advantage
Willing to relocate to Arusha
Willing to travel from Arusha to the Tanzania based lodges

Work permit details:
The company will facilitate and coordinate all work & residence permit requirements
The successful endorsement of both the work & residence permits by the government will confirm the appointment upon which the successful candidate may travel to Tanzania to take up the position
The successful candidate may be required to sit for the exams for the local accounting certification to satisfy work permit conditions

Duties:
Finance reporting function for all business units
Maintain commercial focus through preparation & review of detailed budgets, forecasts and input into management decisions
Investigate and report variances and implement controls to reduce variances where relevant.
Plan, direct and coordinate the responsibilities of subordinates to ensure they are performing in line with expectations, including regular lodge visits
Manage External Audit and field queries with Audit Team
Co-ordinate regional annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
Completion and submission of relevant tax returns, including VAT, Income Tax, PAYE and Withholding Tax
Maintain procedures for custody and control of assets and records in order to ensure safekeeping
Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers and provide assistance when problems may be encountered
Monthly preparation of Arusha payroll and reviewing regional payroll