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About IFS Consulting Limited
IFS Consulting Limited is one of the leading Human Resource (HR) services providers in Tanzania, offering best-class HR services for executing key human resources functions such as recruitment, staffing, outsourcing, and payroll management. We have worked with client firms to provide the best human resource management functions at competitive rates. While we have built core competencies in financial functions, including taxation, accounting and reporting, auditing, and corporate governance, we have steadily expanded our competencies in HR services, especially with regard to offering end-to-end solutions for cost-effective human resource management.

Accountant
Job Description
An Accountant is responsible for managing and reporting financial information, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, budgets, tax returns, and accounting records.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budgeting
• Prepare accurate financial reports, statements, and analyses for management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies

• Evaluate and reconcile diverse financial operations, inspect and confirm source documents, including invoices and expense vouchers to affirm commitments and post suitable records
• Conduct quarterly financial forecasting and variance analysis to ensure budget adherence

• Collaborate with management and Heads of Departments to ensure accurate budget allocation and utilization
• Maintain financial records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and follow up with the bank on any issues requiring such follow-up
• Ensure all statutory deductions such as pay-as-you-earn taxes are remitted to the relevant authorities within statutory periods
• Ensure proper filing and safe custody of all financial documents

• Ensure compliance with organizational financial and procurement guidelines
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and implement controls to prevent fraud and irregularities
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration from time to time

Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate for this role should have:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience working in accounts
• Strong knowledge of accounting software, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent organizational skills
• A strong understanding of accounting systems and processes
• CPA is an added advantage

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If you meet the above criteria, please send your curriculum vitae, academic certificates, and other relevant documents to email before 22nd November 2024. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.