Financial Control Senior Specialist at Elsewedy Electric — August 2026

Financial Control Senior Specialist at Elsewedy Electric — August 2026

Financial Control Senior Specialist

Job Details  

• Job Title: Financial Control Senior Specialist

• Department: Finance

• Employer: Elsewedy Electric Tanzania

• Direct Reports: 0 (Individual Contributor Role)

Job Purpose

Lead and coordinate all external audit activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial information is provided to auditors. The role also supports internal audit and internal control evaluations, assists during tax audits, and contributes to statutory and management financial reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. External Audit Management (Primary Focus)

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for quarterly, interim, and annual external audits.

• Coordinate audit planning, schedules, timelines, and information requests with external auditors.

• Prepare and review audit schedules, account reconciliations, supporting documents, and financial disclosures.

• Ensure timely resolution and closure of audit queries and tracking of audit findings.

• Track audit recommendations and coordinate implementation of corrective actions across departments.

• Support the preparation and review of audited financial statements while maintaining organized audit documentation.

2. Internal Audit & Internal Controls

• Support the execution of internal audit programs and risk assessments.

• Review business processes and evaluate the effectiveness of internal control mechanisms.

• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.

• Follow up on internal audit findings and monitor management action plans.

• Support compliance monitoring across finance processes and assist in updating control policies.

3. Tax Audit Support

• Assist in responding to tax authority queries and tax audit requests.

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required during tax audits.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal departments to fulfill information requests.

• Support tax compliance activities, filing reviews, and tax audit observation follow-ups.

4. Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Assist in preparing management reports and compliance analyses.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting schedules and account reconciliations.

• Support special projects and ad hoc financial reporting requirements assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.

• Professional Certification: CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification.

Work Experience

• Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of mandatory auditing experience (5 years preferred).

• Industry Experience: Experience coordinating external audits within a manufacturing or multinational corporate environment is highly desirable.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), internal control frameworks, and tax regulations.

• Excellent audit coordination, financial analysis, reconciliation, and report-writing skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications via email:

• Primary Email: [email protected]

• Cc Email: [email protected]

• Subject Line: Application for Financial Control Senior Specialist

Deadline: 06th September 2026