Assistant Accountant
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