Head of Finance Job Opportunity at ZanTours Limited

Position: Head of Finance

Company: ZanTours Limited

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Requirement: CPA/ACCA qualification, finance leadership experience in tourism/hospitality

Deadline: 15/11/2025

The Role

The Head of Finance will take full responsibility for steering ZanTours’ 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. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to ensure that finance supports operational excellence and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the finance team (currently 4 members) and oversee day-to-day accounting, reporting, and cash-flow management
  • Manage payroll for ~90 employees
  • Handle VAT, Tax, ZSSF, and ZSHF submissions
  • Preparation of financial reports and management accounts.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs, margins, and cost control
  • Ensure compliance with Zanzibarian regulations, taxation, and audits
  • Implement and maintain financial controls in the company’s workshop
  • Manage relationships with the finance departments of international clients
  • Build scalable processes and systems to support the company’s growth
  • Bookkeeping and daily financial transactions.
  • Prepare and process invoices, payments, and general ledger entries.
  • Reconcile bank statements and assist with account reconciliations.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as Head of Finance / Finance Director / Finance Manager in a mid-sized or growing business—ideally in tourism, hospitality, transport, or services
  • English native or professional speaker
  • Italian or German as a second language preferred
  • Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
  • Strong technical command of financial controls, budgeting, and compliance in Tanzania/East Africa
  • A collaborative leader who can coach and develop a small team while staying hands-on
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, owner-led environment with close exposure to operations

Why Join Us

  • Shape and professionalize the finance function of a leading East African DMC
  • Work with the owners and influence company strategy
  • Competitive expat compensation package
  • Live and work in Zanzibar—where others come for holidays

How to Apply

Submit your CV, photo and cover letter per email to careers@zantours.com with the subject line: Head of Finance – ZanTours Limited.

Deadline: 15/11/2025