Denis Jeronimo, ACPA(T), MBA

Financial Manager | 16+ years @ Automotive, Agricultural equipment, Heavy machinery, Construction equipment | External Auditor | CPA (T), MBA in Corporate Management.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About

I am a highly accomplished and results-oriented finance professional with over 16 years of experience spanning financial management, external auditing, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory roles. My career has evolved through progressively senior roles in both multinational and regional organizations across sectors such as automotive, construction equipment, security, and consultancy. I specialize in driving financial planning, reporting, tax compliance, and cross-border financial integration, having successfully led operations in Tanzania and Rwanda. My foundation at Ernst & Young equipped me with deep expertise in IFRS, auditing, and internal controls. Since then, I have consistently built high-performing finance teams, enhanced transparency through robust financial systems, and contributed to strategic decision-making at executive levels. I hold an MBA in Corporate Management, am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T), and am passionate about aligning finance functions with organizational growth. Let's connect to share insights on financial leadership and strategic value creation.

Experience

  • Finance Manager Tanzania/East Africa at Bisedge
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Managing the financial operations, administration, and supply chain activities of Bisedge in East Africa.

  • Finance Manager at Nissan Tanzania
    Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Serving as Finance Manager at Nissan Tanzania since June 2022, I provide strategic financial advisory to executive leadership, oversee budgeting, reporting, audits, and compliance, and manage stakeholder relations. I strengthened financial governance, enhanced audit outcomes, and built a high-performing finance team, significantly improving operational efficiency and financial transparency.

  • Finance Manager at John Deere
    Aug 2017 - Jul 2022 · 5 yrs

    I served as Finance Manager for John Deere Tanzania, overseeing financial operations in both Tanzania and Rwanda. I led budgeting, reporting, compliance, and audit functions while managing cross-border financial structures. Key achievements include establishing regional financial integration, improving budget accuracy, and strengthening reporting systems to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

  • Finance Manager at Vesper Group
    Aug 2011 - Nov 2016 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Vesper Tanzania is the member of Vesper Group International with head office in Sweden providing man power security guards, while potentially offering technology-based security solutions. Also a range of security services, including executive protection, property patrols, event security, and specialized security consultation. I am proud to be the first finance manager of Vesper at a start-up stage who successfully designed the Finance System, Internal controls & general Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

  • Senior External Auditor at EY Tanzania
    Jan 2008 - Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Served as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young , where I was involved in auditing diverse sectors such as manufacturing, power and energy, aviation, donor-funded projects, shipping, and public services. This role provided me with a strong foundation in IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and multi-tasking. It also sharpened my teamwork and analytical skills, forming a solid base for my future roles in finance leadership.