Position: ACCOUNTANT.
Deadline: 20 May 2019.
Date posted: 06 May 2019.
Location:Arusha.
Description:
Position Overview
On behalf of our esteemed client, we are looking to recruit an Accountant
for the main office operations in Arusha, Tanzania. This is a
full time basis job and the ideal candidate will report directly to the management.
Primary KPI
- Ensure
all accounting entries are uploaded into Tally accounting accurately and on
time
- Ensure
all statutory monthly, quarterly and annual returns are submitted on time
- Ensure
all monthly payroll related calculations and summary sheets are accurately
prepared and on time
- Ensure
all customer invoices are generated accurately and on time
- Should
be able to produce monthly Management accounts
Principle Functions
- To fully and competently manage
the entire accounting and data
entry functions of the company
- To ensure all accounting related data has been recorded accurately
- To enter all accounting data into the accounting software (Tally)
- To ensure VAT is correctly captured and the company VAT account is
reconciled each month
- To ensure bank transactions are entered correctly and all bank accounts are
reconciled at month end
- To ensure all statutory payments are made to relevant authorities within
the specified time frames
- To calculate and prepare staff payroll including statutory deductions
- To ensure all customer invoices are generated and approved prior to
dispatch
- To ensure books of account are accurately prepared and ready for submission
to the company auditors
- To assist in the annual audit process
- To identify any opportunities for continuous improvement of the company's systems
and procedures
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant recognized accounting qualifications
- Must have 5 years of accounting experience in Tanzania
- Must have good working knowledge of Tally software
- Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft's suite of software (Word
and Excel)
- Must be able to work independently with limited micro management
- Must be fluent in English