Head of Finance Job Vacancy at Alistair Group , Dar es Salaam – February 2026

Website Alistair Group

Alistair Group

Company Profile: Alistair Group

Alistair Group is a premier logistics and material handling service provider in East and Southern Africa, currently operating across 16 countries with a workforce of over 900 personnel.

  • Vision: To be known as the company that makes Africa work better.

  • Core Values: Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

  • Core Services: Road Freight, Customs Clearance, Material Handling, Storage/Warehousing, and Specialized Inspection.


Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

  • SSC Liaison: Primary local contact for the Shared Services Centre to ensure accurate reporting and smooth month-end closes.

  • Management Accounts: Prepare and deliver monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts within strict deadlines.

  • Team Management: Lead, develop, and retain a small local finance team.

  • Policy Enforcement: Implement and enforce group finance and administration policies at the country level.

Compliance & Operations

  • TRA Management: Serve as the key contact for the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA); manage tax compliance, audits, and statutory filings.

  • Risk Management: Ensure zero risk exposure regarding local tax and financial regulations.

  • Local Operations: Oversee treasury, payroll, cost control, and internal controls.

  • Asset Management: Ensure effective fixed asset management and EFD (Electronic Fiscal Device) compliance.


Candidate Requirements

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

  • Professional Status: Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA) is advantageous.

Experience & Skills

  • Total Experience: Minimum of 10 years in relevant finance/accounting roles.

  • Managerial Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar managerial position.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Tanzanian financial regulations and tax laws.

  • International Exposure: Preferred.

  • Technical Skills: Advanced MS Office skills (Excel) and strong organizational abilities.


Why Join Alistair Group?

  • Opportunity to work in a high-growth, pan-African organization.

  • A values-driven environment focusing on continual improvement.

  • A key role in strengthening financial governance during an expansion phase.


Important Recruitment Notes

  • Discretion: The company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time.

  • No Guarantee: Invitations to interviews or aptitude tests do not constitute a formal offer of employment.

  • Application Integrity: High levels of integrity and attention to detail are expected throughout the process.


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