POSITION: Chief Accountant
COMPANY: FINCA
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 07/12/2011
Position Description:
Location: Head Office
Department: Finance and Administration
The successful candidate will be a senior member of the finance and administration department and will head the finance function reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer.
He will ensure preparation and fair presentation of accounting records and financial statements in accordance with IFRS and legislations
Ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with internal procedures and policies
Prepare period tax and statutory withholding returns
Evaluate and improve work processes to improve the efficiency, quality and reliability
Supervise the accounting function and at the head office in preparation, recording, maintenance and reconciliation of financial transactions.
Oversee, evaluate and improve the branch accounting work processes to improve the efficiency, quality and reliability
Manage accounts payables and receivables balances of the company Lead and manage internal and external audit processes of the company
Ensure financial statement balances are reconciled to daily cash in vault balances and company’s liquid assets are periodically reconciled.
Supervise and ensure accurate and timely financial reports are availed to FINCA Tanzania management, board and other stake holders.
Ideal Profile
• A University degree preferably in Commerce and Accounting (B.Com), Business Administration (B.B.A) or Banking. The candidate must hold a CPA/ACCA qualification.
• The candidate must have at least 5 years working experience in a similar role (preferably in a banking and finance industry).
• Knowledge of IFRS, tax legislations and micro finance legislation.
• Proficiency in Excel and computerized accounting packages is a must.
• Ability to effectively manage time
• Effective people management skills
• Strong interpersonal, team building and coaching skills
Location: Head Office
Department: Finance and Administration
The successful candidate will be a senior member of the finance and administration department and will head the finance function reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer.
He will ensure preparation and fair presentation of accounting records and financial statements in accordance with IFRS and legislations
Ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with internal procedures and policies
Prepare period tax and statutory withholding returns
Evaluate and improve work processes to improve the efficiency, quality and reliability
Supervise the accounting function and at the head office in preparation, recording, maintenance and reconciliation of financial transactions.
Oversee, evaluate and improve the branch accounting work processes to improve the efficiency, quality and reliability
Manage accounts payables and receivables balances of the company Lead and manage internal and external audit processes of the company
Ensure financial statement balances are reconciled to daily cash in vault balances and company’s liquid assets are periodically reconciled.
Supervise and ensure accurate and timely financial reports are availed to FINCA Tanzania management, board and other stake holders.
Ideal Profile
• A University degree preferably in Commerce and Accounting (B.Com), Business Administration (B.B.A) or Banking. The candidate must hold a CPA/ACCA qualification.
• The candidate must have at least 5 years working experience in a similar role (preferably in a banking and finance industry).
• Knowledge of IFRS, tax legislations and micro finance legislation.
• Proficiency in Excel and computerized accounting packages is a must.
• Ability to effectively manage time
• Effective people management skills
• Strong interpersonal, team building and coaching skills
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send their CV, Cover Letter and Copies of certificates online to the Website Link below or by post to
The Human Resources Manager
FINCA Tanzania Limited
P O BOX 78383
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Interested applicants should send their CV, Cover Letter and Copies of certificates online to the Website Link below or by post to
The Human Resources Manager
FINCA Tanzania Limited
P O BOX 78383
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Website: Go to Website
