Coca-Cola Cola Jobs Finance and Procurement

Company: Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)

Closing Date: 2026/02/15
Reference Number: CCB260204-1
Job Category: Finance and Procurement
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Town / City Dar es Salaam

Job Description

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18,000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi.

Coca-Cola Kwanza Limited (CCK ) presents an exciting opportunity for the Financial Accountant to join the Finance team. The role will report to the Country Lead Financial Control.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare, review, and submit monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Drive accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet and general ledger.
Manage completion of financial close, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Support annual audit processes and liaise with external/internal auditors.

Asset and Capital Management

Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure compliance with asset governance policies.
Oversee capital expenditure processes including forecasting, tracking, and reconciliations.
Support the capital investment process, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Taxation and Compliance

Support tax planning and ensure compliance with local tax laws and CCBA group policies.
Review tax computations and returns in collaboration with Local and group Tax.
Ensure import/export compliance with relevant legislation.

Governance and Controls

Implement and monitor internal controls aligned to SOX and IFC requirements.
Ensure compliance with CCBA Treasury, accounting, and audit standards.
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

Partner with market finance and operations teams to deliver financial insights.
Engage with CCBA HQ Finance (Tax, IFRS, Treasury, Governance) on technical matters.
Manage relationships with outsourced financial service providers.

People & Performance Management

Support a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and coaching to junior finance team members

Skills, Experience & Education

Education:

Qualification: Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree BCom Honours degree in Accounting or Financial Management, CPA T/ACCA A, CIMA.
Added advantage: Certified Accreditation, Masters Degree

Experience:

8 years’ experience in tax or financial accounting.
3-5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing financial processes and teams.
Experience in FMCG or multinational environment preferred.
Strong working knowledge of local tax laws and IFRS.
Strong technical and financial skills with effective decision-making, innovation management, and interpersonal capabilities.
They are dedicated to ethical conduct and customer focus, leveraging their expertise to drive financial performance and continuous improvement.
This role requires a balance of analytical prowess, business acumen, and the ability to foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure regulatory compliance.
Expertise in commercial finance processes and new product development financial processes.
Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and reporting.
Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel for accurate financial modeling and analysis.
Ability to make quick, informed decisions under tight deadlines and pressure.
Excellent decision quality, using a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment to provide reliable solutions.
Dedication to meeting internal and external customer expectations, using customer feedback to improve products and services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, gaining their trust and respect.
Astute interpersonal savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, building rapport and constructive relationships inside and outside the organization.

Skills:

Agile in thinking and nimble in decision making
Adept at discerning / balancing the most important priorities
Simplifies the decision -making process for self and others
Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis
Exhibits high level of commercial pragmatism and prudent commercial judgment
Thrives in ambiguity and effectively applies sound intuition/judgment
Assesses and makes clear trade-offs when making critical decisions
Applies a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues
Proactive risk assessment
Demonstrated track record of effective performance management and developing staff
Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships
Exceptional accounting and reporting skills
Attention to detail,
Goal-orientated and committed to delivering quality outputs
Detailed process and analytical ability
Good self-management practices and team player
Strong verbal / analytical reasoning ability
Excellent interpersonal skills and can work with people at various levels of the business
Policy Adherence
Finance and business Acumen
Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results and keeping commitments.
Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Technical Learning: Quickly learns and integrates new technical skills and knowledge; seeks out technical knowledge.

General Capabilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting – Strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax processes.
Financial Accounting Integration – Ability to align tax entries and reconciliations with IFRS reporting.
Analytical Reasoning – Skilled at interpreting tax data and identifying compliance risks.
Governance & Control – Maintains discipline in documentation and adherence to tax policies.
Communication & Advisory – Explains complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management – Builds effective relationships with tax authorities and auditors