Financial Controller

Financial Controller Job Vacancy at BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited – Dar es Salaam, November 2026

Employer: BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL)
Parent Organisation: BRAC International
Position: Financial Controller
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026

About BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited

BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) was launched in 2006. It is the largest microfinance organisation in Tanzania, with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid.

The organisation particularly focuses on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas. It aims to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

Key Competencies and Requirements

The announcement highlights the following competencies and capabilities:

• Advanced capability in control design and testing, segregation of duties, end-to-end process mapping, risk-and-control matrices, transaction analytics and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and other analytical tools are highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical rigour, professional scepticism and attention to detail, with the ability to translate findings into practical corrective actions.
• Strong field-engagement and teamwork skills, including the ability to listen, coach, challenge constructively and work across Finance, Operations, Technology and assurance teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-Finance audiences and senior leadership.
• Absolute integrity, sound judgement, decisive escalation and proven ability to build high-performing teams.

About BRAC International

BRAC International (BI) is a leading non-profit organisation working to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice.

Its vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC has grown over the past five decades to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching more than 100 million people.

BRAC began its first international operation in Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from its work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. It currently operates in 16 countries across Asia and Africa.

Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage.

Website: www.bracinternational.org

BRAC International Core Values

1. Integrity
We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

2. Innovation
We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

3. Inclusiveness
We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

4. Effectiveness
We strive for effectiveness to better serve people living in poverty.

How to Apply

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this position, follow the application instructions below.

External Candidates

External candidates are advised to submit their:

• Updated Resume.
• Cover letter.
• Relevant supporting documents.

All documents should be combined into a single PDF file and sent by email to:

Email: recruitment.bi@brac.net

Email Subject: Financial Controller

Applicants should include a brief summary of the following within 250 words:

• Academic background.
• Career summary.
• Core competencies.
• Professional certifications, if any.

Internal Candidates

Internal candidates should submit:

• Latest Resume, including all job assignments in detail.
• Cover letter outlining core competencies and career aspirations within BRAC.
• BRAC PIN.

Applications should be emailed to:

Email: internal.bi@brac.net

Copy: Immediate Reporting Manager

Application Deadline: 4 December 2026

Safeguarding Commitment

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment.

The organisation believes that every stakeholder and member of the communities it works with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability status or ethnic origin.

BRAC’s recruitment policy and procedures include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding.

BRAC International is an equal-opportunities employer.