Finance Executive

  • Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Job Title: Group Finance Executive / Chief Financial Officer (FMCG Sector)
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Manufacturing 

Job Overview

A prominent FMCG and manufacturing organization in Zimbabwe is seeking a dynamic, commercially astute Finance Executive. The ideal candidate combines rigorous technical accounting standards with high-level investment and financial analysis expertise to drive strategic growth, risk management, and operational efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and Board to shape and execute the company's long-term financial and business strategy.
  • Financial Reporting & IFRS: Oversee full-spectrum financial reporting, statutory compliance, annual financial statements, and adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Investment & Portfolio Analysis: Leverage CFA-level investment valuation, capital budgeting, and risk analysis to evaluate expansion projects, M&A opportunities, and asset allocation.
  • Treasury & Working Capital: Manage cash flow optimization, foreign exchange (forex) exposures, banking relationships, and working capital cycles typical of high-volume FMCG operations. 
  • Tax & Statutory Governance: Direct ZIMRA tax compliance, audits, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and upskill the finance and accounting teams

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (Master's/MBA is an added advantage).
  • Accounting Credentials: Qualified Chartered Accountant—such as CA(Z) or equivalent 
  • Investment Credential: Holder of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation
  • Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years at a senior executive or CFO/Finance Director level.
  • Industry Experience: Demonstrated hands-on leadership experience within the FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution sectors in Zimbabwe.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP), financial modeling, and ZIMRA tax legislations. 

Kindly send your cv if you meet all of the above to [email protected] before Monday 12 October 2026