Job Title: Financial Controller

Reporting to: CFO

Location: Serengeti, Tanzania

Net Salary: USD 2000

A newly opened luxury tented camp in the Serengeti is seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee its full financial operations. This role is critical to ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and sustainable profitability within a boutique hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will serve as the financial lead on site, supporting management decision-making through robust controls, analysis, and strategic financial insight.

Key Responsibilities;

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts for the camp.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans in collaboration with camp management.
• Conduct regular financial performance analysis, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including coordination of audits where required.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong internal controls.
• Partner with department heads to optimize revenue and enforce effective cost controls.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability.

Qualifications & Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a financial management role, ideally within hospitality, lodges, or camps.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• High proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with hotel or lodge systems is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial control skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a boutique hotel, lodge, or similar setting is a strong advantage.

Compensation & Benefits;

• Competitive remuneration of up to USD 2,000 net, inclusive of lodging and boarding.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A unique opportunity to work in an exceptional Serengeti environment with a supportive team.

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts for the camp.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans in collaboration with camp management.
• Conduct regular financial performance analysis, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including coordination of audits where required.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong internal controls.
• Partner with department heads to optimize revenue and enforce effective cost controls.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• High proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with hotel or lodge systems is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial control skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a financial management role, ideally within hospitality, lodges, or camps.
• Experience in a boutique hotel, lodge, or similar setting is a strong advantage.