About Axum
Axum is an Afrocentric firm dedicated to solving challenges in inclusive growth and economic and social advancement across the Global South. We believe sustainable and impactful change in development requires a blended approach combining strategy, end-to-end implementation, engagement of key system players, capacity building, innovative financing, and committed leadership.
With 8 Partners and 70+ full-time staff, Axum brings together a unique mix of expertise in strategy, program design and implementation, and innovative financing. Over 90% of our team are native to Africa and the Middle East, ensuring deep local knowledge, networks, influence, and credibility in every initiative. Our presence spans 11 locations across Africa and one in the Middle East, positioning us to drive sustainable solutions at scale.
About the Role
We are seeking a Finance Lead to drive our financial strategy, management, planning, compliance, and operational efficiency at Axum. This role is crucial for ensuring financial sustainability, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing financial transparency while supporting Axum’s broader mission and impact at the local and global levels.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and is passionate about creating asocial impact in Africa and around the globe. The Finance Lead will be an integral part of Axum’s operations team, supporting Consultants and Partners across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. In-country responsibilities (70%)
· Perform monthly financial closing processes to ensure timely reporting by established deadlines and prepare monthly financial reports for management discussions
· Prepare project-specific financial and management reports for clients before review by Partners and submission to clients.
· Prepare and monitor annual
budgets for the entities and client-specific requirements with input from
Office Directors and other Partners.
· Ensure the timely filing of monthly and periodic statutory returns and payments.
· Oversee cash planning, budgeting, and financial projections.
· Manage the payroll process for staff in Tanzania.
· Review and process expense payments for staff and suppliers.
· Manage and maintain company assets and their register, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
· Review project closure reports.
· Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure that financial and statutory audits are completed on time and resolve any queries.
· Liaise with tax authorities and other government entities regarding audits and inquiries.
· Manage relationships with banks and negotiate foreign exchange rates as necessary.
2. Other responsibilities (30%)
· Support other selected Axum entities/entity with the posting of entries and financial data
· Prepare budgets for selected Axum entities
· Prepare management reports for the selected entities
· Prepare inter-company reconciliations between Axum entities
· Perform any other duties as might be required by the firm to advance its mission and impact in Tanzania and globally.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
· Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounts or its equivalent
· ACCA/CPA-T qualification or its equivalent
· 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
· Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
· Good analytical skills and attention to detail
· Experience in working with people from different cultures and varied geographical locations is desirable
· Interest in international development
Attributes
· Professional, approachable and flexible
· Proactive, confident and motivated
· Strong attention to detail and good at prioritizing workload
· Ability to effectively handle and deliver on multiple requests at a time
· Able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information/ situation
Why Join Axum
· Be part of a mission-driven, Afrocentric firm shaping the future of social and economic advancement in the Global South.
· Work in a high-impact environment, collaborating with thought leaders and change-makers across Africa and the Middle East.
· Opportunity to develop and lead innovative financial strategies in an international organization
How to Apply
If you are excited about this role and believe your skills and experience align with it, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience in financial reporting, accounting, tax management, and compliance with statutory requirements. Please submit your full application through our website by February 28, 2025.
This position will be based in our Dar es Salaam office, and applicants must be eligible to work and reside in Tanzania.