Overview

Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is in the process of revamping its operations and has introduced new equipment to its fleet as part of implementation of its five years Corporate Strategic Plan (2017-2021). In line with this expansion, the company is also making some reforms in its structure, internal operations and staffing to accommodate business needs.

Therefore, applications are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions below:

Vacancy title: 4 Senior Accountants

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, revenue, fixed assets and inventory
Produce complete set of the following reports (revenue, payable, receivable fixed assets and inventory)
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process Provide input into department's goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Ensure Compliance with tax related issues, tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff's work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles, IASs, IFRSs and IPSAs
Liaise with our Financial manager to improve financial procedures

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
Must have relevant certification (eg.CPA or ACCA) and registered with NBAA
Experience in airline accounting (BSP and ICH transactions) will be preferred
Must have proven 5 years minimum working experience 3 of which in supervisory roles
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) will be preferred Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables will be preferred

Job application procedure

Interested applicants must submit a duly signed letter for consideration of the application attached with the following:

A curriculum vitae (CV),
Certified copies of all certificates (including secondary school), other relevant certificates/licenses, Applicants who have studied outside Tanzania should have their certificates approved by relevant authorities Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Examination Council of Tanzania- NECTA)
Two recent passport size photographs Name and address of at least two reputable referees;
Applicant's reliable contact address, email address and telephone number.

Note: Misrepresentation of qualifications or any other information on application shall warrant legal consequences

CLOSING DATES: Within Fourteen (14) days from the date of issue of this announcement (Deadline will be 12th February, 2020). The application letters should be directed to the following address:
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO AIR TANZANIA
COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O. BOX 543, DAR ES SALAAM.