Accountant – People Project

Recruiting Agency: People Project (Recruiting on behalf of a leading ICT & Technology Distribution client)

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Category: Accounting, Finance & Office Administration

Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)

Industry: ICT & Technology Distribution / Wholesale & Import-Export

Role Overview

People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client—a well-established organization operating within the ICT and technology distribution sector—for a competent and detail-oriented Accountant based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations, maintain accurate bookkeeping, oversee accounts receivable/payable, handle payroll, petty cash, inventory reconciliations, statutory tax compliance, customs documentation, and support general office administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate accounting records for all daily transactions, journal entries, payments, and receipts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations as well as customer, supplier, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting, closing procedures, and filing of financial documentation.

2. Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Manage accounts receivable by issuing timely invoices, monitoring customer credit limits, and tracking payment terms.
• Coordinate debt collection activities to ensure payments are collected within agreed terms.
• Escalate potential credit risks and provide management with receivable aging updates.

3. Accounts Payable, Payroll & Petty Cash

• Process and verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes before scheduling payments.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing, calculate statutory deductions, and prepare supporting remittance schedules.
• Manage petty cash disbursements, ensuring proper authorization, receipt documentation, and timely reconciliations.

4. Inventory Control & Logistics Documentation

• Reconcile physical inventory counts against system records and investigate any stock variances with warehouse teams.
• Coordinate with clearing agents and freight forwarders to track customs clearance, importation paperwork, and logistics expenses.

5. Statutory Compliance & Office Administration

• Prepare and submit statutory filings and payments (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Withholding VAT, and pension contributions) on time.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws and financial reporting regulations.
• Oversee general office administrative tasks, supplies management, and vendor coordination to support daily office operations.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting and finance.
  • Prior experience within ICT distribution, trading, wholesale, or import/export environments is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or enterprise ERP systems).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Domain Knowledge: Practical expertise in statutory tax filings, credit control, inventory reconciliation, and import/customs clearance documentation.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to numerical accuracy.
• Solid understanding of local taxation and financial regulatory requirements.
• Proactive credit management, negotiation, and debt collection skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and office management abilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications above are invited to submit their applications online through the official portal before the closing deadline.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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