Accountant Job Vacancy at Hemac Consulting Services

Job Overview

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Dar es Salaam

Job Purpose

The Accountant will support sound financial decision-making by accurately recording, reconciling, and reporting the company’s financial transactions while ensuring compliance with Tanzanian statutory requirements, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Accounts and Financial Operations

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Process supplier payments, imprest, and expense claims.
• Prepare and issue customer sales invoices.
• Allocate receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Prepare customer statements and aging reports.

Banking, Cash, and Petty Cash

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile mobile money and electronic payments.
• Manage petty cash imprest and retirements.

Taxation and Statutory Compliance in Tanzania

• Maintain tax schedules and reconciliations.
• Support Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) audits and statutory correspondence.

Reconciliations and Reporting

• Maintain accurate general ledger balances.
• Prepare supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing management accounts.

Audit, Compliance, and Controls

• Support external audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and policies.

Stock and Store Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Oversee stock movements and reconciliations.
• Investigate variances and support stock audits.

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification (Added Advantage): CPA (T) or ACCA qualification.
• Two to three years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, QuickBooks (mandatory), with exposure to Tally, Sage, or similar systems.

Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Team-player mentality.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Hemac Consulting Services does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and terminating staff, selecting volunteers and vendors, and providing services. Hemac Consulting Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Consent to the Processing of Personal Data

By applying for this position, applicants consent to the company processing their personal data. The information provided may be retained for future use if another position becomes available.

Application Instructions

Applicants who believe they are suitable for the position should submit the following:

1. A cover letter.
2. An updated CV and Educational Certificates merged into a single electronic file.

Applications should be emailed to info@hemacconsulting.co.tz. The email subject line should state the job title: Accountant. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline

20 October 2026