Assistant Accountant
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | September 9, 2024 |
Category | Accounting Audit Finance Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Summary
Global Leaf Tanzania Limited (GLT) is the registered Company dealing in buying and selling Tobacco inside and outside the Country. GLT registered in September, 2023 and operates in Tanzania under main two regions Shinyanga and Tabora. As new company in the industry we encourage others to join the course and grow together with the company.
Job Summary
The Assistant Accountant keeps financial records, prepares reports, and updates financial information. The Assistant Accountant is also required to be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (TALLY). The job holder would be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters.
Job Description
1. Keeping financial records up to date
2. Processing business transactions
3. Handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
4. Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing
5. Maintaining sales ledger and general ledger
6. Preparing, fulfilling, and distributing employee checks
7. Preparing payment vouchers for approval and payments
8. Monitoring vendor statements, wire transfer requests, and other transactions
9. Assisting the Finance Manager with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning
10. Posting customer checks, vendor payments
11. Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records
12. Assisting in account analysis and account coding
13. Reconciling account balances
14. Processing billing adjustments and refunds
15. Collection phone calls and e-mails as needed.
16. Assisting the financial department, other assistants, and Finance Manager as needed
17. Filing, mailing, and other duties as needed
18. Perform all other duties as and when assigned by the management.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and any other related field.
2. CPA is an added advantage.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in a similar position/function.
1. Preference to experience within the manufacturing industry.
2. ERP – Tally Software, Computer skills, Microsoft Office & Internet
3. Data entry & General math skills and willing & able to handle a variety of tasks.
Applying Instructions
• All documents (Academic Credentials, Application Letter and CV) shall be in a single PDF file.