Position: ACCOUNTANT - 2 POSTS.
Deadline: 31 Jul 2025.
Date posted: 04 Jul 2025.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Purpose
On behalf of a leading technology solutions provider
operating in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. We are currently seeking to
fill the two Accountants positions.
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