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Finance Manager

Oct 7, 2026 - 19:00
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CNS Group Limited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Full-time Deadline: Nov 7, 2026
Finance Manager

Job snapshot

Finance Manager vacancy at CNS Group Limited. The role keeps critical data platforms available, secure, and performing. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Nov 7, 2026.

RoleFinance Manager
EmployerCNS Group Limited
LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania
DeadlineNov 7, 2026

CNS Group Limited relies on core database platforms for day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Managing tax planning and as covered here structuring of for for this vacancy this vacancy transactions in on this listing a compliant and as covered here on this listing efficient for this vacancy manner handle tax assessments audits and for this vacancy on this listing litigation with authorities.
  • Providing decision support on long for in the advertised role this vacancy term contracts for this vacancy fuel commodity as covered as covered here here procurement supply agreements and as covered here on this listing on this listing strategic in the advertised role sourcing from a in the advertised role financial risk return perspective.
  • Foster a culture of for as covered here this vacancy accountability accuracy timeliness and in the advertised role business partnership inside the finance organisation.
  • Spotting assess and in as covered here the advertised role mitigate on this listing financial commodity currency counterparty credit and in the advertised role as covered here operational on this listing risks maintain adequate insurance coverage for as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy assets and operations.
  • Own the integrity of for for this vacancy this vacancy the books of for this vacancy account and in for this vacancy the advertised role ensure accurate complete and as covered here on this listing closing of as covered here monthly quarterly and for as covered here this vacancy annual accounts for the vertical and on this listing its entities.
  • Design implement and in the advertised role on this listing monitor as covered here a robust internal on as covered here this listing control framework delegation of as covered here authority matrix finance policies and SOPs over the vertical.
  • Maintaining strong relationships with as covered here local and for this vacancy as covered here international on this listing banks DFIs lenders insurers and as covered here on this listing on this listing credit rating agencies.
  • Monitoring unit economics over in the advertised role energy trading distribution retail and on this listing as covered here export import operations.
  • Making sure compliance with in on this listing the advertised role exchange for this vacancy control regulations import export for this vacancy documentation company law secretarial requirements in in the advertised role for this vacancy for this vacancy coordination with as covered here legal and company secretarial functions.
  • Leading the annual budgeting rolling forecasts and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here long as covered here range planning exercises for the vertical.
  • Building lead mentor and for in the advertised role this vacancy develop a on this listing high performing as covered for this vacancy here multi cultural finance as covered here team over locations institute succession planning and in the advertised role capability development.
  • Coordinating consolidation of in the advertised role the Energy Vertical's results for in the advertised role on this listing on this listing Group as covered here reporting covering inter company reconciliations and eliminations.
  • Uphold the highest standards of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing corporate governance ethics and on this listing on this listing financial discipline present to on this listing for this vacancy the Audit Committee and Board as required.
  • Revenue margins working capital as covered here as covered here cash on this listing flows project performance and for this vacancy as covered here KPIs for as covered here the Group leadership and in the advertised role Board This as well on this listing covers institutionalise robust MIS and performance dashboards.
  • Formulate and in on this listing the advertised role execute in the advertised role the vertical's financial in for this vacancy the advertised role strategy in the advertised role following the Group's overall on this listing vision expansion plans and capital allocation priorities.
  • Coordinating costing landed cost computation in on this listing the advertised role duty on this listing structures logistics costs and for for this vacancy this vacancy documentation for import export transactions.
  • Providing financial oversight of in in the advertised role the advertised role energy in the advertised role trading operations deal in as covered here the advertised role structuring in the advertised role counterparty credit evaluation for for this vacancy this vacancy margin monitoring mark to in the advertised role for this vacancy market positions and settlement.
  • Leading statutory internal and for this vacancy on this listing tax for this vacancy audits ensure closure of on this listing as covered here audit observations and for this vacancy implementation of recommendations.
  • Leading and as covered here manage the entire Finance function of on this listing for this vacancy the on this listing Energy Vertical as for in the advertised role this vacancy a core member of on this listing as covered here the senior leadership team.
  • Act as the key finance interface with for this vacancy on this listing Group for this vacancy corporate office promoters in in the advertised role the advertised role shareholders as covered here Board members auditors in in the advertised role the advertised role bankers for this vacancy regulators tax authorities and remaining external stakeholders.
  • Carrying out detailed variance on this listing analysis budget as covered as covered here here vs actuals identify profitability drivers and as covered here for this vacancy cost reduction openings drive corrective action with business teams.
  • Making sure financial statements are prepared in as covered here in the advertised role accordance with in the advertised role IFRS and as covered here as covered here applicable for this vacancy local GAAP statutes and in as covered here the advertised role Group accounting policies.
  • Drive standardisation automation and for this vacancy as covered here continuous improvement of in the advertised role accounting workflows ERP utilisation and on this listing the finance operating model.
  • Negotiate and as covered here as covered here manage on this listing banking lines trade for in the advertised role this vacancy finance instruments for this vacancy LCs SBLCs as covered in the advertised role here bank guarantees buyer's on this listing supplier's credit planned commodity finance and foreign exchange exposure covering hedging strategies.
  • Tuning working capital inventory receivables and for this vacancy in the advertised role on this listing payables cycles particularly in for this vacancy as covered here trading and on this listing import export operations with in as covered here the advertised role long logistics chains.
  • Filings with TRA and as covered here sector regulators This as as covered here well covers making sure complete compliance with in the advertised role as covered here Tanzanian as covered here tax laws corporate in in the advertised role the advertised role income for this vacancy tax VAT withholding taxes customs and for this vacancy excise duties and every applicable regulatory requirements of the energy sector.
  • Financial modelling feasibility studies and due diligence This as well covers partner with the CEO Managing Director and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy business as covered here heads on pricing in as covered here the advertised role margin as covered here management capital expenditure expansion as covered here projects new business investment evaluation.
  • Managing treasury operations covering in the advertised role cash flow planning liquidity in on this listing the advertised role management as covered here fund raising working capital and in the advertised role on this listing term facilities deployment of as covered here surplus funds.
  • Coordinating transfer pricing documentation and for this vacancy in the advertised role compliance for as covered here cross border and on this listing on this listing inter company transactions over the Group's jurisdictions.
  • Evaluate and manage commodity price risk and as covered here for this vacancy devise for this vacancy appropriate hedging pass via mechanisms in contracts.

Requirements

  • Prior work experience in for as covered here this vacancy East Africa on this listing Africa or remaining emerging markets familiarity with for this vacancy as covered here as covered here Tanzanian tax and on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy regulatory environment will be a distinct advantage.
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - mandatory.
  • Experience in Either of in the advertised role on this listing Middle as covered here East India will be must.
  • Minimum 10 15 years of post qualification experience with for this vacancy in the advertised role significant exposure to for this vacancy on this listing the as covered here Energy business along with in on this listing the advertised role Retail Trading and as covered here Export Import operations.
  • Open official job details.
  • Strong working knowledge of for in the advertised role this vacancy IFRS taxation of for this vacancy as covered here cross in the advertised role border transactions trade finance instruments and on this listing for this vacancy ERP for this vacancy environments SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics or comparable.
  • Apply on CNS Group careers.
  • Asks for served as DGM Finance for on this listing this vacancy or GM on this listing Finance or on this in the advertised role listing equivalent heading co heading for on this listing this vacancy the finance function of as covered here for this vacancy a business vertical of for this vacancy in the advertised role at least USD 250 million in on this listing annual turnover.
  • Expatriate candidates with for this vacancy related experience are encouraged to on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy apply particularly professionals with experience in India.
  • Demonstrated experience of for as covered here this vacancy independently managing the complete in on this listing the advertised role finance on this listing function accounting treasury in as covered here the advertised role taxation as covered here FP A MIS as on this listing covered here audit bank loan and compliance.
  • Experience of dealing with on this listing DFIs Banks planned commodity finance and as covered here energy sector regulators.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply via the CNS Group Limited careers portal for as covered here this Finance Manager.

Apply on the CNS Group Limited site

Common questions

What role is open?
CNS Group Limited is recruiting a Finance Manager.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
When does it close?
The closing date is Nov 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the CNS Group Limited site

10-15 years.

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For Finance Manager at CNS Group Limited, align your CV with the location and role context: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Professional summary Start with a short summary that mentions the target role, your strongest matching experience, and the value you bring.
Key skills Add 6-10 skills that match the advert. Avoid unrelated skills that distract from the role.
Experience bullets Show accuracy, compliance, reconciliation, reporting, cash handling, risk control, and financial tools used.
Proof of fit Add measurable results such as reduced errors, processed volumes, recovered amounts, or reporting frequency.
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Advert requirement: Minimum 10 15 years of post qualification experience with for this vacancy in the advertised role significant exposure to for this vacancy on this listing the as covered here Energy business along with in on this listing the advertised role Retail Trading and as covered here Export Import operations. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.

Advert requirement: Expatriate candidates with for this vacancy related experience are encouraged to on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy apply particularly professionals with experience in India. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.

Advert requirement: Asks for served as DGM Finance for on this listing this vacancy or GM on this listing Finance or on this in the advertised role listing equivalent heading co heading for on this listing this vacancy the finance function of as covered here for this vacancy a business vertical of for this vacancy in the advertised role at least USD 250 million in on this listing annual turnover. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Experience in Either of in the advertised role on this listing Middle as covered here East India will be must. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.

Advert requirement: Demonstrated experience of for as covered here this vacancy independently managing the complete in on this listing the advertised role finance on this listing function accounting treasury in as covered here the advertised role taxation as covered here FP A MIS as on this listing covered here audit bank loan and compliance. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 08, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
CNS GROUP LIMITED,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR FINANCE MANAGER

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Finance Manager position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Finance Manager. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Key skills How to apply shared questions Expatriate candidates with as covered here related experience are encouraged to on this listing in the advert.

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Inter company reconciliations and on this listing eliminations Drive standardisation automation and as covered here continuous improvement of accounting workflows ERP uti.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Nov 7, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
___________________
(Insert your handwritten signature here)
YOUR NAME
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How to apply for this job

For Finance Manager, use the method in this advert and finish before 21st October 2026.

Employer Online Portal
  1. Apply on the official CNS Group career portal for this vacancy
  2. Open the official application page: https://careers.cnsgroup.africa/jobs/744e137a-5aa9-488b-827e-588c9f1e3601/apply.
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  4. Upload your CV and the required documents, then submit. Submit before 21st October 2026.
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