Position: ACCOUNTANT.
Deadline: 31 Aug 2025.
Date posted: 14 Aug 2025.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Purpose
We are currently seeking to
fill an Accountant position for one of our clients from the technology sector operating in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Receivables
- Prepare and issue invoices accurately and on time
- Record customer payments (MPESA, bank transfers, cheques) and reconcile them against invoices
- Perform monthly and year-end account reconciliations, including GL control accounts
- Support month-end closure, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports
Accounts Payables
- Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and internal policies
- Code and enter invoices into the accounting system
- Schedule and execute regular payment cycles to meet invoice due dates
- Reconcile Accounts payable ledger to general ledger and vendor statements; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Credit & Collections
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue invoices via calls, emails, or visits
- Negotiate payment plans, resolve disputes, and arrange collections for delinquent accounts
- Maintain detailed records of collection efforts and prepare management reports on AR status and cash flow metrics
- Recommend provisions for doubtful debts or write-offs, working with management on credit policy improvements
Taxation
- Maintain tax registers/databases and monitor deadlines
- Support during statutory and tax audits; provide necessary documentation
- Stay updated on tax law changes and assess their impact
Statutory Payments & Compliance
- Process and reconcile statutory contributions: VAT, withholding taxes (PAYE, WHT, WHVAT), pensions, etc
- Prepare and review monthly/quarterly statutory remittance schedules
- Ensure timely filing and payments; obtain compliance certificates
- Liaise with tax authorities and manage any statutory audits
Client & Internal Collaboration
- Respond to invoice queries from clients and internal teams, ensuring timely resolution
- Work closely with sales, operations, and customer service to align billing, credit decisions, and collections processes
- Provide recommendations for process improvements in AR and credit workflows
Other Duties
- Petty cash Management
- Payroll processing
- Inventory & Stock management
Job Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification minimum CPA 2 (Intermediate level)
- A minimum
of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency
in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks)
- Strong
analytical and communication skills
- Good
knowledge of taxation and statutory payments
- Knowledge
of credit management best practices and relevant regulatory frameworks