Accountants

Purpose of the role

The Accountant will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax, statutory and professional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and the general ledger.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Manage payroll and statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Prepare and file tax returns and ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax and statutory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and manage bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial planning and forecasting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide the required accounting records and supporting documentation during audits.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, supported and processed in accordance with applicable accounting procedures and controls.
• Apply sound accounting principles and financial reporting practices, including relevant IFRS requirements.
• Support the maintenance of effective financial controls and identify discrepancies or issues requiring attention.
• Use accounting and financial systems effectively and adapt to new systems and processes where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field from a credible and recognized institution.
• CPA/ACCA qualification, completed or in progress, is an added advantage.
• At least 1 - 2 years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for financial operations and accounting processes.
• Experience in industry accounting is preferred; relevant audit experience with broad accounting exposure may also be considered.
• At least a C grade in O-Level Mathematics and English.
• A-Level(Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics) must be a pass.
• Qualifications and academic credentials must be clearly documented and verifiable.
• Experience with SAP and/or Xero is preferred.
• Experience with other accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Tally or Sage is acceptable, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work efficiently with financial data, reports and reconciliations.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, IFRS, reconciliations, audit processes and Tanzanian tax and statutory compliance.
• Basic understanding of accounting professional codes of conduct and professional ethics.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality and professional responsibility.
• Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to new systems, processes and requirements.

Location: Dar es Salaam