Head of Finance
About the job
- In-depth expertise in Mozambican tax, accounting laws, and regulatory requirements is required.
- Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and financial strategy is required.
- Proven capability to connect technical accounting with operational strategy and business objectives is required.
- Fluency in both Portuguese and English, spoken and written, is required.
- A degree in Finance is required.
- A proven track record of influencing behavior and driving measurable improvements in safety and operational performance is required.
- Define and implement financial strategies aligned with Group objectives.
- Act as the direct liaison between local operations, the Head of Integrated Projects, the Head of FP&A, and the Group Head of Finance.
- Evaluate financial performance by project and entity, proposing timely corrective measures.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling.
- Oversee the Country Finance Hub in Mozambique to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Ensure rigorous local tax compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Manage critical local stakeholder relationships, including banks, tax authorities, clients, and suppliers.
- Lead and mentor the local finance team, including the Senior Accountant, AP/AR Lead, Procurement Manager, and Warehouse Lead.
- Meet key performance indicators for financial reporting turnaround time, tax and regulatory compliance, cash flow predictability and optimization, budget variance analysis accuracy, and forecast precision.
About the company
Alistair Group provides integrated logistics solutions in Africa, handling its own assets to move goods for clients. It self-delivers end-to-end logistics services, combining transportation, warehousing, and related operations through a professional, experienced team. Its products work by managing the entire supply chain in-house, emphasizing efficiency, an execution-focused culture, and adherence to best practices to improve clients’ operations. The company differentiates itself from competitors by owning and operating its asset base and delivering integrated, hands-on logistics services with a strong emphasis on execution discipline, rather than outsourcing to multiple third parties. Its goal is to help clients’ businesses run more smoothly and efficiently across Africa through reliable, comprehensive logistics solutions.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MOL bought 25% in June 2024, adding capital and global network access.
- MOL says 2026 joint projects include Zambia’s TAZARA siding and a Tanzanian pharma warehouse.
- Alistair’s site still markets real-time cargo visibility and cloud warehouse management in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Alistair depends on copper and graphite corridors linking DRC, Zambia, and Tanzania.
- A TAZARA, port, or customs disruption stops revenue immediately.
- Any MOL retrenchment would strand Alistair’s fleet-heavy model and crush expansion funding.
What makes Alistair Group unique
- Alistair runs asset-based mine-to-port logistics across eight Southern and East African countries.
- It combines trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, and freight under one operator.
- MOL calls it the region’s only critical-mineral supply-chain specialist.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours