Finance Management Expert with 15+ years of public finance, development cooperation and regional integration experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership within Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance. Proven record advising Government on development finance, policy implementation, institutional governance and regional economic cooperation; mobilising and coordinating external resources; overseeing budget planning, financial accountability and programme performance; and representing national interests across high-level regional and international platforms including SADC, EAC, AU, Joint Permanent Commissions and development finance institutions. Recognised for strategic judgement, diplomatic negotiation, fiscal stewardship, stakeholder coordination and results-oriented institutional leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Principal Finance Management Officer, External Finance Department
Ministry of Finance, Tanzania
Dodoma
2017.12 - 2026.07
Provide senior leadership for external finance and regional development cooperation initiatives supporting Tanzania’s national development priorities. Serve as desk officer for SADC, Joint Permanent Commissions with South Africa and Namibia, SADC Regional Development Fund, Project Preparation Development Facility and SADC Development Finance Resource Centre, while advising on strategic policy, programme financing, institutional cooperation and regional development priorities.
Represent Tanzania in high-level regional finance, investment and economic cooperation negotiations involving SADC, EAC, AU, Joint Permanent Commissions and regional development finance institutions.
Advise senior Government leadership on external financing, regional integration, investment promotion, institutional partnerships and development finance opportunities.
Coordinated budget planning, national contributions and subscriptions for regional programmes, aligning initiatives with government priorities and ensuring timely fulfilment of commitments.
Coordinate policy consultations with ministries, development partners, regional institutions and private sector stakeholders to support harmonised frameworks and programme implementation.
Enhanced financial accountability through programme monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and internal control discipline, ensuring efficient utilisation of development resources.
Supported institutional reforms that improved operational efficiency, transparency, governance, and results-based performance.
Finance Management Officer
Ministry of Finance, Tanzania
Dodoma
2011.03 - 2017.11
Managed finance, trade, investment and fiscal matters under the East African Community portfolio, progressively assuming responsibility for regional cooperation programmes, financial negotiations, policy consultations and development financing initiatives.
Negotiated financing agreements and supported the preparation of ministerial briefs, technical reports and policy submissions.
Monitored development programme implementation and facilitated inter-governmental consultations on finance, trade, investment and fiscal matters, ensuring alignment with regional objectives.
Contributed to strategic planning and prioritisation of programmes, harmonising regional financial and regulatory frameworks to support collaborative initiatives.
Finance Management Officer
Earlier Ministry Assignments
2009.01 - 2011.01
Managed SADC and Joint Permanent Commission portfolios for Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Burundi, supporting African Union finance initiatives and facilitating engagement at AU and ECA meetings of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
Addressed staff concerns promptly for improved morale and job satisfaction.
Implemented new policies resulting in a safer, more inclusive workplace environment.
Led team meetings for enhanced communication and collaboration.
Education
Master of Science, Merit - Economics and Finance for Development
University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Tanzania
Executive Development - Macroeconomics of Climate Change; Strategic Policy Planning for Public Service; Development Finance; External Resource Mobilisation; Regional Integration Management; Project Appraisal & Management; Negotiation Skills; Leadership Development; Development Assistance; Advanced Report Writing; WTO Trade Facilitation.
Executi
Skills
Executive Leadership
Corporate Services Management
Public Financial Management
Development Finance
Budget Planning & Control
Governance & Compliance
Regional Integration
Policy Development
International Negotiations
Stakeholder Engagement
Programme monitoring and evaluation
Institutional Performance
Risk & Internal Controls
Procurement Oversight
Strategic Partnerships
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Kiswahili (Native)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
Represented Tanzania across 5+ platforms, including SADC, EAC, AU and Joint Permanent Commissions.
Coordinated 4+ regional finance portfolios supporting national development priorities and partnerships.
Strengthened financial accountability through budgeting, monitoring, reporting and resource-use follow-up.
Advanced policy harmonisation across 3+ areas, including finance, trade, investment and fiscal cooperation.
Served on 5 governance committees covering finance, customs, investment and regional cooperation.
Affiliations
Member, High-Level Task Force on the operationalization of the EAC Single Customs Territory.
Member, EAC Finance and Administration Committee; National Finance Steering Committee; SADC Finance Sub-Committee; and Export Processing Zones National Committee.
Extensive engagement with the African Union, African Development Bank, East African Community, Southern African Development Community, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, Government of India, development finance institutions and regional economic communities.
Demonstrated governance experience in institutional decision-making, strategic oversight, regional policy coordination and multi-country cooperation frameworks.
PUBLICATIONS
The Role of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) in Savings Mobilisation for Low-Income Earners in Tanzania; Factors Influencing Rent Collection in National Housing Corporation: A Case Study of NHC Moshi Branch.
Timeline
Principal Finance Management Officer, External Finance Department
Ministry of Finance, Tanzania
2017.12 - 2026.07
Finance Management Officer
Ministry of Finance, Tanzania
2011.03 - 2017.11
Finance Management Officer
Earlier Ministry Assignments
2009.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Master of Science, Merit - Economics and Finance for Development
University of Bradford
Executive Development - Macroeconomics of Climate Change; Strategic Policy Planning for Public Service; Development Finance; External Resource Mobilisation; Regional Integration Management; Project Appraisal & Management; Negotiation Skills; Leadership Development; Development Assistance; Advanced Report Writing; WTO Trade Facilitation.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.