Wananchi Group

Financial Reporting Analyst

Wananchi Group
Dar Es Salaam Full-time Negotiable Finance Closed Aug 11, 2026

Job Description

Financial Reporting Analyst at Wananchi Group in Dar Es Salaam

Are you a finance professional with experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting systems? Wananchi Group Tanzania (SimbaNET & Zuku) is seeking a qualified and motivated Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Finance team in Dar es Salaam. This full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong analytical abilities who can prepare accurate financial reports, support decision-making, and improve reporting processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial performance, preparing management reports, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and supporting internal and external audit activities. The role requires strong financial knowledge, attention to detail, and experience with modern reporting and ERP systems.

Why Work with Wananchi Group?

Wananchi Group provides an opportunity for finance professionals to work within a leading regional technology and communications environment. The Financial Reporting Analyst role offers exposure to financial reporting, business analysis, process improvement, and strategic decision support.

This position allows professionals to strengthen their expertise in financial reporting systems while contributing to the growth and efficiency of digital communication businesses.

About Wananchi Group

Wananchi Group Tanzania operates through businesses such as SimbaNET and Zuku, providing Internet, Data, Broadcasting, and Multimedia Communication Solutions. The company supports individuals, businesses, and organizations through digital connectivity and technology services.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for accounting and finance professionals with experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, management accounts, and accounting systems. Candidates pursuing professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Reporting Analyst will be responsible for:

  • Analyzing financial performance and identifying trends, risks, and business opportunities.

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

  • Developing management accounts using OneStream reporting systems.

  • Ensuring financial reports comply with IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

  • Reviewing financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Supporting improvements in financial reporting processes.

  • Identifying opportunities to automate reporting activities and improve efficiency.

  • Collaborating with finance teams and other departments to enhance reporting quality.

  • Supporting business decision-making through accurate financial insights.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Applicants should possess:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

  • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred or currently in progress.

  • 2–5 years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or general accounting.

  • Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.

  • Experience using ERP systems such as OneStream, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

  • Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good understanding of financial reporting standards and controls.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications via email.

Send your application details to:

Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 11 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Final Thought

The Financial Reporting Analyst position at Wananchi Group offers a strong career opportunity for finance professionals seeking to develop their expertise in reporting, financial analysis, and business intelligence. Candidates with strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial systems are encouraged to apply.

Wananchi Group

Wananchi Group

Telecommunications • Kenya

Company Size 500+
Founded 1999

About the Company

Wananchi is East Africa’s leading home entertainment operator. It is a fully vertically integrated media and telecoms group comprising: ZUKU TRIPLE PLAY Network is currently deployed in Nairobi and Mombasa with construction to be extended to the other major cities in East Africa in the next few years. Using a combination of HFC and GPON technologies the company has launched the first real triple play offering in sub Saharan Africa with residential speeds currently up to 20 Mb. The inclusion of high quality voice services with free unlimited local on-net phone calls is another first on the continent. ZUKU DTH Wananchi’s DTH satellite PayTV offering, Zuku, offers quality TV service of over 80 channels (both HD and SD) at an affordable price. Zuku TV has successfully launched in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and will be rolling out aggressively to other countries in East Africa in the coming year. WANANCHI PROGRAMMING GROUP The programming group was established to create compelling content for the group’s Pay TV operations under the Zuku brand. SImbaNet SimbaNet provides corporate voice and data services across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Wananchi Telekom Wananchi Telekom is a “carrier of carriers” infrastructure operator with carrier grade points of presence in London, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Kampala, and Kigali. iSat iSat is a specialized VSAT operator with a pan African footprint.

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