Finance Manager

ACS, a cement factory located in Dondo, Samora Machel neighborhood, Industrial Zone, has a vacancy to fill its staff with the requirements and job descriptions mentioned below;

Vacancy Category: Finance Manager
Deadline for submission: August 28, 2025.

Job Description

• Lead the accounting, controlling, and consolidation functions within ACS, ensuring timely submission of high-quality financial reports supported by comprehensive schedules for management review.
• Ensure the availability and effective use of budgeting and forecasting tools, enabling accurate and timely reporting to the parent company.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial and internal control procedures to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee cash management activities, collaborating closely with Group Treasury and the Managing Director to optimize cash flow and working capital for stakeholder benefit. Maintain a proactive and close relationship with ACS’s banks to source hard currency.
• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to provide financial oversight and strategic input on business initiatives, capital investments, and key projects.
• Maintain a proactive relationship with local tax authorities, ensuring transparent reporting and effective tax planning to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Ensure optimal utilization of ERP systems within ACS to support financial operations and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of business processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational inefficiencies.
• Provide leadership and development for the finance team, including performance evaluations and identification of training and development needs.
• Identify and leverage available tax incentives to support business growth and financial performance.
• EH&S Compliance as per Group and Statutory requirements.
• Compliance to HM Group Code of Business conduct, Compliance policies and guidelines.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the line managers.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline, ideally with a focus on Accounting and/or Finance.
• Leadership & Industry Experience: Demonstrated management experience within an industrial setting, preferably in the process industry.
• Financial Expertise: 5-10 years’ experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Technical Skills: Strong IT proficiency; experience with relevant financial systems is beneficial.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable.
• International Exposure: Prior experience living or working in Africa is considered an asset.