POSITION: ACCOUNTANT
Location: Dar es Salaam
Summary
A moveable assets rental and assets management company is looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and also preparing reports. The position holder will be reporting to the Group CFO.
Duties:
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital (Fixed Assets and Inventory) account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information (General Journals and Provisions).
- Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports (Management Reports).
- Substantiates/ Reviews financial transactions (payments and invoicing) by auditing documents.
- Guides accounting, (Debtors, Creditors and general staff) by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Reconciles Assets and asset depreciation on a monthly basis.
- Prepares VAT reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains statutory documents and certifications.
- Prepares and maintains accuracy of commission schedules
Work Experience / Skills:
- IT industry
- Asset based finance and calculations
- Excellent numerical and accuracy skills
- Book keeping/accounting skills
- Computer literacy must be able to effectively use a variety of desk top and online
- Ability to work under pressure and to take personal responsibility for results
- Well-spoken with an ability to communicate verbally and in witting. English is essential,
- one or more other languages (Swahili) a strong advantage
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have 8 or more years in similar role
- Candidate must have a relevant Accounting/Finance degree or similar
- Must have management and leadership qualities
Please submit your curriculum vitae via email to: cecilia@elitecareers.co.tz or by post to the Human Resources and Administration Officer, P.O Box 105111, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 715 771177 .
Deadline is: 21st June, 2013
