Job Overview
\nPosition: Head of Finance
\nLocation: Zanzibar, Tanzania
\nEmployment Type: Full-time<\/p>\n
ZanTours is an owner-operated, full-service Destination Management Company with its own fleet and headquarters in Zanzibar. We deliver end-to-end services for our partners\u2014from airport transfers and hotel arrangements to full safari experiences.
\nWith a lean but dedicated finance team of four, we\u2019re hiring a Head of Finance\u2014an English native or professional speaker, with Italian or German as a second language preferred\u2014to lead the function and help us meet our growth targets. We are looking for someone in Zanzibar, who can cope with our speed, work attitude, and performance.
\nThe Role
\nThe Head of Finance will take full responsibility for steering ZanTours\u2019 financial strategy, management, and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a growing business where they can directly shape processes and mentor a small team.\u00a0You\u2019ll work closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to ensure that finance supports operational excellence and profitable growth.
\nKey Responsibilities
\n1) Lead the finance team (currently 4 members) and oversee day-to-day accounting, reporting, and cash-flow management
\n2) Manage payroll for ~90 employees
\n3) Handle VAT, Tax, ZSSF, and ZSHF submissions
\n4) Preparation of financial reports and management accounts.
\n5) Monitor and report on KPIs, margins, and cost control
\n6) Ensure compliance with Zanzibarian regulations, taxation, and audits
\n7) Implement and maintain financial controls in the company\u2019s workshop
\n8) Manage relationships with the finance departments of international clients
\n9) Build scalable processes and systems to support the company\u2019s growth
\n10) Bookkeeping and daily financial transactions.
\n11) Prepare and process invoices, payments, and general ledger entries.
\n12) Reconcile bank statements and assist with account reconciliations.<\/p>\n
Requirements
\n* Proven experience as Head of Finance \/ Finance Director \/ Finance Manager in a mid-sized or growing business\u2014ideally in tourism, hospitality, transport, or services
\n* English native or professional speaker
\n* Italian or German as a second language preferred
\n* Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
\n* Strong technical command of financial controls, budgeting, and compliance in Tanzania\/East Africa
\n* A collaborative leader who can coach and develop a small team while staying hands-on
\n* Comfortable in a fast-paced, owner-led environment with close exposure to operations
\nWhy Join Us
\n# Shape and professionalize the finance function of a leading East African DMC
\n# Work with the owners and influence company strategy
\n# Competitive expat compensation package
\n# Live and work in Zanzibar\u2014where others come for holidays
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