Summary

The accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial accounts of the organisation, preparing reports, capturing financial data and preparation of payroll. This person must be organized and detail-oriented. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily administration of the financial and accounting practices of the company.
• Ensuring the proper filing of all financial transactions.
• Preparing and submitting all tax returns on a monthly basis.
• Following up on payment legal receipts according to Tanzanian tax law.
• Responsible for financial data entry on the accounting system
• Management of all cash payments
• Ensuring that all accounting and corporate documentation is filed in accordance with Tanzanian document retention rules and internal information policy.
• Conversant with TRA system
• Responsible for preparing and verifying payroll of the company including calculations of PAYE and SDL
• Assist management in preparing documentation for budgeting and financial reporting procedures
• Maintain general ledger
• Develop accounting and financial management systems and reports
• Analyze and interpret monthly operating or project performance against budgets
• Processing payments accurately and within expected time periods
• Verifying financial statements, ledgers, and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
• Reconciling all staff advance accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of timely financial reports and any ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist management in preparing documentation for budgeting and financial reporting procedures
• Analyze and report on project and product costing, with recommendations for improvements
• Analyze and interpret monthly operating or project performance against budget
• General improvement of the accounting system of the organization.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of finance and accounting experience preferably in the logistics sector
• Must have knowledge of local taxes regulations and compliances requirements
• Well conversant with the TRA System
• Clear understanding of accounting, and relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to be mobile and flexible
• Well experienced in financial reporting

Characteristics

• High levels of integrity
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and confident
• Highly motivated
• A high level of analytical, innovation, and business skills
• People management skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure
• Ability to build and manage key relationships

Reporting To

• General Manager