Job description
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Tanzania
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for day to day running of the accounting function.
2. Responsible for timely closure of the general ledger on a monthly basis.
3. Preparation of monthly reports (Consolidate Financial Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash flow, etc.) and submission to group accountant.
4. Preparation of Billing, Cash Call, Budget; compile statutory annual financial statements.
5. Preparation and data inputs monthly: input data in the account system (SWAP), preparation and submission the local Tax (Withholding Tax, VAT, PAYE), reconciliation (Cash & Bank Book), Expatriate and local wages.
6. Preparation of the Tanzanian Government report, and Local quarterly financial statements.
7. Assist in preparation of the Central Bank monthly required reports.
8. Review and approval of payment vouchers supported by supplier reconciliations.
9. Responsible for monthly payroll preparations and year end returns for the payroll.
10. Oversee and audit agriculture licensing process.
11. Prepare weekly bank reconciliation report.
12. Manage payroll and audit staff attendance vs salary payout for casual labor.
13. Prepare various management reports for group management.
14. Assist in SAGE software installation and report development.
Requirements:
Minimum of 7 years working experience in a similar position.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a recognized university.
Must be a Tanzanian National.