Assistant Accountant

at Africado Limited
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 30, 2025
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities 

 Financial Operations 

  • Record, verify, and process day-to-day transactions into  Sage X3  ERP, including  payments, receipts, and journal entries.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
  • Reconcile bank statements and follow up on discrepancies.

Accounts Payable & Receivable 

  • Process supplier invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain supplier account  reconciliations.
  • Raise and send customer invoices, perform debtor follow-ups, and prepare aging  reports.
  • Support credit control processes to maintain healthy cash flow.

Inventory & Cost Accounting 

  • Support periodic stock counts and assist in reconciling inventory movements in Sage  X3.
  • Assist with costing analysis, wastage tracking, and monthly inventory valuation  reporting.

Fixed Assets 

  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in Sage X3.
  • Track acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.

Tax & Statutory Compliance 

  • Prepare VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and other statutory returns for review and  filing.
  • Ensure all tax records are properly filed and audits are supported with accurate  documentation.

Month-End & Year-End Closing 

  • Assist in month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and  report preparation.
  • Support year-end audits by providing required schedules and documentation.

Other Duties 

  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Assist with system improvements and finance-related projects.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or management.

Qualifications & Requirements 

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  •  Minimum 1 years of practical experience in accounting/finance  Hands-on experience with Sage X3 (or another ERP like SAP, Oracle, Navision) is  highly preferred
  •  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
  •  Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity
  •  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
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