Finance Manager – Mozambique Operations

About the role

The Finance Manager will take full responsibility for the finance and administration function of the Mozambique operations, supporting the transition of a newly acquired hospitality business and overseeing financial records, systems, controls and reporting for multiple group entities.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting records, systems and reporting structures for Mozambique entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Manage all tax compliance requirements, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and withholding taxes.
• Oversee regulatory compliance such as APIEX, customs, tourism licensing and other government reporting.
• Handle cash flow forecasting, treasury needs and foreign exchange transactions.
• Review and reconcile balance‑sheet accounts, creditor balances, intercompany balances and bank statements.
• Process supplier invoices, payments and enforce procurement controls.
• Administer payroll in line with Mozambique labour legislation.
• Maintain fixed‑asset registers and track capital expenditure, including development and construction costs.
• Keep accurate work‑in‑progress accounting for lodge development and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate importation processes, customs duties and clearing documentation for construction materials and operational supplies.
• Prepare annual budgets, revised forecasts and long‑term cash‑flow projections.
• Support external and internal audits, due‑diligence processes and financial controls development.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, suppliers and government authorities.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of hospitality and lodge operations, including development and work‑in‑progress accounting.
• Experience with foreign exchange management, customs and importation procedures, APIEX and investment compliance.
• Proven ability to implement procurement controls and manage project cash‑flow.
• Capability to work closely with development teams and head‑office finance functions to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Required skills

• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Tax compliance (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, withholding taxes)
• Cash‑flow forecasting and treasury management
• Foreign exchange transaction handling
• Balance‑sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Payroll administration under Mozambique labour law
• Fixed‑asset and capital‑expenditure tracking
• Work‑in‑progress accounting for development projects
• Customs and importation procedures
• APIEX compliance and investment compliance
• Procurement controls and supplier invoice processing