Junior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

at BrighterMonday Executive Recruiting
Location Dar es salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 2, 2020
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Job Summary

The role requires someone with at least 2 years’ worth of relevant experience, the organization has a high amount of transactions of which will require good organization skills as well as experience working with accounting software.

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 2 years

Job Description

REPORTS TO: CFO/FINANCE MANAGER

PRIMARY DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

JOB GRADE: JUNIOR LEVEL

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The primary role of the job is to perform accounting duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Accounts receivable and revenue collection functions including preparing, raising, posting and dispatching invoices, following up on outstanding invoices and administering collection.

• Allocation of Accounts receivable payments and following up on remittance advice's

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Accounts receivable database and files including preparing and sending weekly statements of account to customers.

• Ensure accurate processing to accounts in compliance with applicable taxes, laws and policies.

• Reconciling Intercompany transactions and balances

• Make recommendations for continual process improvements and ensuring procedures are strictly adhered to.

• Perform any other organizational function as directed by Management

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

− A bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

− ACCA or CPA qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE:

− Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role

− Experience in working with accounting systems/ERP

COMPETENCIES:

− Sound knowledge of accounting principles.

− Sound knowledge of tax matters, as well as staying abreast of relevant regulations

− Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

− Proficient in the use of MS Office and accounting systems

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

− Quality oriented with attention to detail

− Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

− Deadline driven and capable to provide results in a demanding position

− Fluent command of English, spoken and written

KEY ROLE INTERACTIONS:

− Chief Finance Officer

− Finance Manager & Accountants

− Logistics Manager & Officers

− Procurement Manager & Officers

− Legal Manager