Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Accounts & Finance

Company: Balabel Africa Lda

Location: Mozambique

Reporting to: Business Head/General Manager

We are Balabel Africa, part of Balabel Group, a multinational corporation (MNC) with its operations in Middle East, Africa & India. We emerge as a dynamic and innovative force in the realm of metallurgy Operations, Field Maintenance, Production & Services, Mining, Civil & Mechanical projects, and commodity trading.

Balabel Africa stands as a leader in delivering large-scale industrial and civil projects across Africa and beyond. We are currently spearheading two landmark operations:

Balabel Africa stands as a leader in delivering large-scale industrial and civil projects across Africa and beyond. We are currently spearheading two landmark operations:

- Civil construction of a 300 MW Waste-to-Energy Thermal Power Plant one of Africas most prestigious and massive power projects, a first-of-its-kind development set to make history on the continent.
- Operational management of a 40-bus fleet in Vulcan Mines, Tete Province, Mozambique, supporting critical mining logistics.

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Manager to to manage and oversee the financial and accounting functions of our expanding Mozambique operations.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage the end-of-the-end accounting cycle including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
- Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across Mozambique operations.
- Monitor budgets, expenditures, and project-related costs to ensure profitability and financial discipline.
- Work with project managers and senior management to provide timely financial insights and MIS reporting.
- Oversee internal audit processes, implement financial controls, and ensure corporate governance standards.
- Coordinate with auditors, financial institutions, and external stakeholders as required.
- Develop finance team capabilities and ensure accurate daily financial operations.

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline; professional certifications (CA/CPA) are preferred.
- 1215 years of proven experience in financial management and accounting roles.
- Prior exposure to African market operations is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Hindi and Portuguese is an advantage.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Worked in a similar or equivalent position in a company with minimum annual turnover of $20Mn.
- Proficiency in preparing reports, financial forecasts, and handling project-level accounting.

What we offer

- Accommodation, food, and transportation provided by the company.
- Paid Leave.
- Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (OT included in salary as this is a management role)
- Employment Type: Permanent (not contract-based)
- Visa: Company-sponsored visa.
- Firsthand experiences in flagship projects and operations.
- Business exposure by providing an opportunity to be part of historic, first-of-its-kind projects in Africa.
- A managerial role in a rapidly expanding, internationally active group.
- Competitive salary package among the best in the region.
- Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

We extend a warm invitation to highly skilled and experienced professionals within these sectors to join us as we embark on our journey of expansion and innovation.