Accountant
This role combines accounting and office administration duties, including tax compliance, payroll processing, audit, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and inventory oversight. The candidate will also manage office operations such as petty cash, and supplier/client communications, while improving financial processes where applicable
Responsibilities
Accounts
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax and regulatory framework by preparing statutory returns Independently-i.e. PAYE, WCF, NSSF, WITHOLDINGS, SDL, QUARTERLY ADVANCE CORPORATE TAX, VAT FILING, ANNUAL RETURN
• Knowledge of payroll processing as per the Tanzania Revenue Authority policies.
• Should be able to handle audits both externally and internally by supplying relevant documentation.
• Will be responsible for generating EFD invoices for sales.
• Three-way matching for the purchase invoices to ensure compliance -i.e. check on EFD issues.
• Will be responsible for bank transactions postings and reconciliation on daily basis.
• Will be fully responsible for receivable accounting by billing and contacting clients on collections. Which include documentation of invoices and submission to the customers and payment follow up via calls, emails and visits
• Responsible for accounts payable including verification of the supporting documents, compliance with TRA, reconciliation and creating a payment plan for suppliers.
• Will be responsible for the office petty cash management
• Should have some knowledge of inventory management i.e. Valuation, stock take etc.
• Leadership skills - experience in leading a team of at least 5-10 people.
• Knowledge of Zoho Books will be an added advantage.
• Continuously seek process improvements and update policies and procedures accordingly.
Admin
• Support and coordinate general office administration with office supplies, documentation, filing and ensure smooth day-to-day operations for the team at the office and in the Field.
• Departmental collaboration for administrative support e.g. Operations, Projects, HR.
• To carry out any other tasks as may be directed by the Management.
Knowledge & Experience
• Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA(T) or ACCA preferred
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience accounting and administration roles
• Must have managed a team of at least 5 – 10 people
• Proficiency in Zoho Books or knowledge of accounting software or other ERP systems; strong Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations
• Understanding of AP/AR processes, accrual accounting, VAT/WHT application, and reconciliation practices
- Locations
- Dar es Salaam
About ITM Tanzania Limited
ITM Tanzania is a leading and comprehensive Human Capital Development and Business Solutions Company. Our team of highly qualified, competent, and experienced experts offers services and 360 support to reaching your organization's objectives at the expected timeline.
The company was incorporated under the United Republic of Tanzania's laws in 2018 to represent ITM SARL's vision, mission, and core values.
We are dedicated to providing our clients with top-notch and comprehensive services from outsourcing, recruitment, placement, talent acquisition and nurturing professional training and capacity building, and human resource advisory to industry solution services. We have extensive local knowledge with a participative global perspective to generate lasting value that meet and exceed the demand of our clients and the ever-growing competitive market.
ITM Tanzania was established to provide tailored solutions to our clients and assist them in solving their operational problems in a sustainable, efficient, and effective way.