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Overview
Position: Financial AccountantReporting to: Financial ControllerLocation: Tanga
Key responsibilities:
Assist Financial Controller to develop financial analysis reports, ensure accurate financial recording and compliancewith established financial standards including policies and procedures.
Principle Accountabilities:
Organize the work of the financial accounting and accounts payable section to process all transactions of thecompany
Capture statutory accounts – Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, ensure that all auditissues are cleared, compare actual figures against budget and analyze all variances and report to management
Perform monthly reconciliation of transport and freight accounts
Facilitate accurate and timely processing of supplier payment
Ensure that all payments are processed based on the proper supporting documents as per payment procedure
Ensure that tax policies which suit current needs are in place
Liaise with the Financial Controller & CFO on tax issues
Ensure that all taxes are paid on or before their due dates, supported by accurate returns as required by thetax authorities
Prepare and support both the internal and external audit processes
Resolve/implement/correct audit recommendations timely
Ultimately responsible for safe working practices especially in areas of responsibility.
Environment: Ensure environmental procedures are complied with, identify and manage the environmentalaspects and impacts in his/her area and instill environmental awareness culture in his/her area.
Any other duties as may be assigned by line management
Key requirements:
Education
Degree in Commerce (Accounting &/Finance) or equivalent
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Holder )
Experience
At least five (5) years’ experience in Financial Accounting capacity, preferably in a multinational manufacturingcompany
Knowledge & Skills
Experience of working on IFRS standards
Excellent knowledge of local and international accounting practices
Appropriate knowledge and experience of Tanzanian tax laws and practices
Reasonably independent and able to resolve work queries
Excellent knowledge of Group and local reporting requirements and accounting practices
Excellent knowledge of internal control requirements
Good knowledge of computer-based financial accounting systems especially Tally and SAP
Working knowledge of Cost and Management Accounting principles
Totally honest and trustworthy
Meticulous attention to detail
Take responsibility for adherence to company procedures
Must enjoy routine high-pressure workload and take pride in producing accurate reports to meet deadlines
Positive and enthusiastic to improve financial accounting performance
Salary and Benefits
The Company offers an attractive salary and benefits in line with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Position: Financial AccountantReporting to: Financial ControllerLocation: Tanga
Key responsibilities:
Assist Financial Controller to develop financial analysis reports, ensure accurate financial recording and compliancewith established financial standards including policies and procedures.
Principle Accountabilities:
Organize the work of the financial accounting and accounts payable section to process all transactions of thecompany
Capture statutory accounts – Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, ensure that all auditissues are cleared, compare actual figures against budget and analyze all variances and report to management
Perform monthly reconciliation of transport and freight accounts
Facilitate accurate and timely processing of supplier payment
Ensure that all payments are processed based on the proper supporting documents as per payment procedure
Ensure that tax policies which suit current needs are in place
Liaise with the Financial Controller & CFO on tax issues
Ensure that all taxes are paid on or before their due dates, supported by accurate returns as required by thetax authorities
Prepare and support both the internal and external audit processes
Resolve/implement/correct audit recommendations timely
Ultimately responsible for safe working practices especially in areas of responsibility.
Environment: Ensure environmental procedures are complied with, identify and manage the environmentalaspects and impacts in his/her area and instill environmental awareness culture in his/her area.
Any other duties as may be assigned by line management
Key requirements:
Education
Degree in Commerce (Accounting &/Finance) or equivalent
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Holder )
Experience
At least five (5) years’ experience in Financial Accounting capacity, preferably in a multinational manufacturingcompany
Knowledge & Skills
Experience of working on IFRS standards
Excellent knowledge of local and international accounting practices
Appropriate knowledge and experience of Tanzanian tax laws and practices
Reasonably independent and able to resolve work queries
Excellent knowledge of Group and local reporting requirements and accounting practices
Excellent knowledge of internal control requirements
Good knowledge of computer-based financial accounting systems especially Tally and SAP
Working knowledge of Cost and Management Accounting principles
Totally honest and trustworthy
Meticulous attention to detail
Take responsibility for adherence to company procedures
Must enjoy routine high-pressure workload and take pride in producing accurate reports to meet deadlines
Positive and enthusiastic to improve financial accounting performance
Salary and Benefits
The Company offers an attractive salary and benefits in line with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.