Accountants (4)

at Afroil Investment Limited
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted November 16, 2021
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

JOB DETAILS:
We, Afroil Investment Limited an oil marketing company based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania fully licensed and incorporated on 23rd October 2008 is currently looking for dynamic result-oriented individuals to fill the following Vacancies.
Job Title: Accountant (4 Positions).
Reports to: Finance Manager.
Department: Finance.

JOB PURPOSE.
To facilitate accurate and timely entry of accounting information (Data) into the accounting system (SAP) and to ensure good corporate financial management within the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities.
• Maintaining the books of account, that is purchases documents/receipts and payment vouchers.
• Preparing month end standard journal entries.
• Maintaining the fixed asset sub-ledger/register.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliation.
• Keep updated with current tax legislation.
• File month end VAT returns, SDL, PAYE, WCF and NSSF.
• File half year and yearly P9 & P10 tax returns to TRA.
• Carry out all daily bank entries posting into the accounting package (SAP) and Reconciliation.
• Posting of all Petty Cash.
• Proper records management including filling and keeping of files.
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION.
Qualification & Experience
• Experience in Supermarket, Transport, Stock Management and Card Systems is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 -6 years’ experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Certified/Chartered Accountant with NBAA is an added advantage
• Experience with accounting software, like Tally& SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Computer knowledge e.g. MS Excel, Word, internet and Usage of various software packages.

Key attributes
• Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – English & Kiswahili
• Financial management knowledge.
• Reporting Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Time Management
• Data Entry Management
• General Mathematics Skills

Applying Instructions

Interested and Qualified candidates to send their updated CVs through email;

 hr@afroilgroup.co.tz 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position attracts competitive package and remuneration.