Senior Accountant
Work Location (Primary): Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Contract Based
Brief Job Description
POSITION – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – TANZANIA
Our client in Oil and Gas Sector with its headquarters in Paris and subsidiaries in Africa.
The Group has a portfolio of high – potential assets focused on Africa and Latin America, consisting of both production assets and opportunities in the exploration or appraisal phase. In Tanzania, they are now ready to hire and retain the services of a Senior Accountant.
Job Purpose
Provision of coaching to other junior staff, preparation of financial information and periodic financial reports as per Management requests. Review month end accounting activities as well as performing other duties assigned by the Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all accounting related activities from developing and maintaining accounting processes and procedures up to delivery timely reports.
- Lead and supervise an accounting team on all its aspects: general Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables.
- Ensure the integrity of the General Ledger by maintaining a strong framework of internal controls.
- Optimize cash, bank balances and financial investments.
- Ensure reliable and timely monthly financial reporting to the group in compliances with group accounting policies.
- Review and recommend changes if any to existing accounting procedures.
- Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
- Manage all aspects of Tax Compliances.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills required.
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance/Accounting required
- Certified/Chartered Accountant Level III ACCA /CPA (T) minimum requirement
- 4 years in a managerial role in Accounting, Administration or Finance required.
- Knowledge of Companies Act, Income tax act and labor laws of Tanzania.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated knowledge on the use Accounting Packages, and MS Office356 Experience in complex multi-currency transactions is a plus.
- Able to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team leadership skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume certificates detailing their qualifications and relevant experience to https://tabono.co.tz
Role is posted under Careers ‘SENIOR ACCOUNTANT’
The application and all documents to be in one pdf document.
Tabono Consult is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
***The deadline for the applications is 30th March 2024. ***
*** Tabono will only get in touch with shortlisted candidates*****
