Accountant 🎉
- Dodoma, Tanzania
- viaSwahili Honey
9 months ago
Mid Level
Accountancy and Financial Management
5 - 7 years
Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance
Job Summary
Swahili Honey stands as Tanzania's second-largest honey producer, working with more than 1800 smallholder farmers to generate top-quality honey through ethical sourcing and harvesting practices. We are looking for an Accountant to support the Finance Department in maintaining the books of accounts ensuring accuracy of financial transactions.
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
Duties And Responsibilities
- Generating, updating, and maintaining reports on income, expenditure, and financial transactions
- Keep a record of project expenses, contracts, and other accounting data
- Understanding project requirements and budgets
- Analyzing supplier invoices and contracts for completeness
- Assisting in creating project-related documents and bills
- Assess the accuracy and completeness of expenses submitted by employees
- Manage and reconcile petty cash
- Manage accounts payable ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
- Maintain vendor files
- Manage accounts receivable; including monitoring credit periods and notifying customers when their accounts are due
- Debt management; follow up on outstanding payments
- File all tax returns (PAYE, Income tax, SDL, VAT)
- Manage payroll and file all statutory deductions (WCF, NSSF)
- Maintain an asset register and apportioning depreciation as necessary
- Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts
- Maintain accurate financial records for audit purposes
- Generate periodic reports and submit the same to management
- Stay informed on current legislation relating to finance and accounting
Education Other Skills Required
- Bachelors in Accounting and Finance or any related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA (T)
- Competency in G-suite and Odoo
- High degree of accuracy
- Excellent administrative skills
- Experience in a similar industry will be an added advantage
