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Organization Name: Petrotrade Private Limited

Job Title: FINANCE MANAGER

Role Purpose:
The incumbent will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure sound financial management, safeguard company assets, and support operational efficiency in a multi-currency, highly competitive petroleum trading environment, including compliance with Zimbabwean financial regulations and effective forex and cashflow management.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare annual financial plans, budgets and forecasts, and monitor performance through variance analysis and periodic budget updates.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, maintaining accurate and complete financial records and audit-ready documentation.
Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, including ZIMRA/ZERA/RBZ requirements, and submit tax returns, VAT and excise duty reports within prescribed timelines.
Manage daily cashflow and oversee treasury and forex management to secure fuel imports, mitigate exchange rate risks, and liaise with banks for facilities and letters of credit.
Drive cost control and optimisation by analysing cost centres, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and negotiating improved vendor terms.
Strengthen internal controls and risk management through regular risk assessments, fraud prevention controls, and oversight of audits with implementation of corrective actions.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in finance or a commercial related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting.
CA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA or related professional certification will be an added advantage.
At least 8 years’ progressive and demonstrable experience in regulated industries (petroleum, mining, energy, FMCG) is strongly preferred.
Must be familiar with ERP systems such as Navision or Dynamics 365.
Analytical & detail-oriented with ability to interpret financial statements and identify and effectively manage risks.
A team player who can interact confidently at all levels.
Must have a clean professional record and be able to demonstrate capacity for maintaining high professional and moral standards.
Strong knowledge of budgeting/forecasting, financial software with strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.

How to Apply

Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]
Confidential Enquiries: Managing Consultant Emmanuel Jinda on +263 773 004 143, 712 605 025 or +263 (242) 772 778/ 770 035 or to Calistas Bumhira on +263 773 280 689.
Address: 7th Floor, Fidelity Life Tower, Raleigh Street, Harare.
Deadline Date: Sunday 22 March 2026.
Important Note: Please note that NO direct contact should be made with PETROTRADE, its Board, Management and staff as this will automatically disqualify the candidate.