Group Director of Finance at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Performance Management

• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned to the Group's strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to the Strategist, Managing Director, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
• Support strategic planning through financial modelling, forecasting, business analysis, and scenario planning.
• Evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, expansion opportunities, and major business decisions.
• Provide oversight of the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Oversee capital and operating expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) planning, modelling, and monitoring, including financial evaluation of capital-intensive projects, investment opportunities, and business cases.

Financial Controls and Governance

• Establish and maintain an effective financial control environment across the Group.
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and reliable financial and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and applicable statutory requirements.
• Review financial performance and provide actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure availability of quality financial information to support Executive Management and Board oversight

Procurement Governance and Value Management

• Provide strategic oversight of procurement governance and ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Promote value-for-money principles and responsible utilization of organizational resources.

Audit, Risk Management and Compliance

• Oversee compliance with applicable financial, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and monitor implementation of corrective actions.

Treasury and Investment Management

• Review business cases and financial evaluations for major projects and investments.
• Provide oversight of capital allocation decisions to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Monitor returns on investments and major expenditure initiatives.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Executive Management, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as a key advisor on matters relating to financial performance, resource allocation, and value management.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Finance Directorate.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement within the Directorate.

Academic/professional qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategic Management, or a related field;
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive experience in finance, financial planning, management reporting, financial controls, corporate performance management, or related fields and At least five (5) years in a senior leadership role;

A relevant professional qualification such as:

• Certified Public Accountant in Tanzania (CPA-T) registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA);
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification recognized by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, shipping, infrastructure, mobility services, supply chain, healthcare, or another operationally Intensive industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, governance, and performance management functions

End Date 21st August 2026