Head of Finance at Alistair Group

About Alistair Group Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing logistics and service companies. We provide a range of self-delivered logistics solutions across multiple geographies with the vision to “Make Africa Work Better.”

Our core competencies include road freight, warehousing, commodity trading, and material handling equipment hire. With over 1,000 employees and a fleet exceeding 1,000 trucks, Alistair Group continues to expand its presence and service offering across the continent, driven by innovation, entrepreneurial energy, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Company Overview

• Core Services: Freight Forwarding | Clearance & Forwarding | Energy Support Services | Equipment Rental | Commodity Trading | Integrated Solutions | Warehousing | Ocean Freight
• Industries Served: Mining | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Construction | Explosives | Renewables
• Our Values: Honesty | Customer Focus | Continual Improvement | Humility | Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary local liaison with the Shared Services Centre (SSC) to ensure accurate reporting, smooth month-end closes, and adherence to group finance policies (AP, AR, Cash).
• Serve as the key contact for the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), managing tax compliance, audits, and statutory filings with zero risk exposure.
• Oversee local finance operations including treasury, payroll, cost control, and internal controls.
• Ensure effective fixed asset management and EFD compliance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts within agreed timelines.
• Lead, develop, and retain a small local finance team.
• Implement and enforce group finance and administration policies at country level.
• Support ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Group Head of Finance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Certification: Professional accounting qualification is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a similar managerial role.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of financial regulations within Tanzania.
• Skills: Advanced MS Office skills.
• Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. High levels of integrity, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Preference: International exposure is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company with operations across Africa.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact in safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Work with a team committed to excellence, growth, and innovation.

Working Hours

• Mondays - Fridays: 07h30 - 16h30
• Alternate Saturdays: 08h00 - 12h00

Disclaimer The company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.