Accounts Payable Accountant at AXIAN Tanzania

AXIAN OPEN INNOVATION & FINTECH IS HIRING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT (Woman or Man)

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years in Accounting, Finance or any other related fields, preferably in an FMCG or multinational environment.

Your Profile

• Strong sense of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail in managing accounts payable processes and financial documentation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, reconciliations, AP aging reports, and payment schedules.
• Proficiency in office automation tools and accounting systems (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, accounting software).
• Solid knowledge of accounts payable procedures, invoice processing, vendor management, and basic accounting principles.
• Team player with reliability, integrity, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, with strong initiative and problem-solving skills in financial discrepancies and AP-related issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for clear reporting and coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Your Challenges

• Translate finance policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls into actionable accounts payable processes, ensuring effective implementation across the department.
• Monitor accounts payable activities, analyze expenditure and cost data, and share insights with management and relevant departments.
• Conduct or coordinate audits and performance reviews related to accounts payable to ensure efficiency, compliance, and adherence to financial standards.
• Develop, formalize, and continuously improve AP procedures, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with company accounting policies.
• Collect and maintain all required financial documents, invoices, payment records, and AP data to support reporting, audits, and decision-making.
• Manage AP budgets, payment forecasts, and performance metrics in coordination with finance and operations teams.
• Ensure timely reporting of AP activities, cost tracking, and monitoring of expenditures against budget.
• Develop a strong understanding of company operations to assess financial impacts across departments and the overall cost structure.