Accountant

Finance Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of


Description

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

PositionAccountant

Reports toFinance Manager

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated "Staff Accountant" to manage the overall payables and receivables cycles, month-end close process and billing cycle for a growing business. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, good English communication skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ability to learn and support in the management reporting requirements shall be a strong plus.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Manage and execute the entire month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Oversee and ensure accuracy of billing cycles, for all suppliers, contractors, and inter-companies
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports on a monthly basis
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely collection of data and resolution of discrepancies
  • Assist in performing cash flow tracking, expense management, and variance analysis
  • Provide basic forecasting and financial insights based on historical data to assist with planning
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment of suppliers in line with company policies and cash flow
  • Maintain compliance with statutory tax obligations and file returns accurately and on time.
  • Support audits and collaborate with internal departments to enhance process efficiency

 

Qualifications & Skills:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA (T) is preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in handling AP and AR billings, and complete cycle
  • experience in managing month-end close with minimum supervision
  • Strong Understanding of Tax Compliance and production – related accounting.
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Sage etc)
  • Experience working in remote/offshore teams is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision and handling confidential information

 

KEY VALUES

 

We insist that our behaviours and attitudes embrace the following:

 

  • Values: Actively endorse, practice, and promote our Core Values - Integrity, Passion, Creativity, Perseverance and Achievement.
  • Teamwork: supporting, encouraging, and challenging colleagues within and across business units with the intent of achieving improved performance and professional productive relationships.
  • Culture of Continuous Improvement: through the generation and execution of new ideas.
  • Delivering on the Promise: through ensuring that commitments made to internal and external customers are executed as specified.

 

                                 Multi-Color Corporation Tanzania Ltd| Reg. no: 133846

Plot No. 7-2, Mabibo Mandela Road Highway, P. O. Box 80677 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | PHONE (+255) 754 875 652

www.mcclabel.com | EMAIL info.TZ@mcclabel.com

 

Directors: T.M. BHATI*, M.K. SKILES*

*American