Chief Accountant at Knauf Tanzania

Chief Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury functions. The closing, on time and in accordance with the Knauf Group’s timetable, of the monthly and yearly accounting periods. The preparation of the annual financial statements and the review of all reports prepared by his direct reports used by and in the company and group. Responsible for the accuracy and timeous submission of all tax returns to government agencies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Day to day management of all accounting operational tasks including billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Plan and co-ordinate the yearly fixed asset physical verification and update the fixed asset register accordingly with the assistance of the plant accountant. Ensure all regulatory payments are processed on time including submission of tax returns.
• Preparation of cash flow/treasury reports to reflect the status quo for management reporting.
• Review and monitoring of general ledger postings including review of accrual schedules and all month end reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register for additions, depreciation, deletion, and disposal to be in line with the current fixed assets status including timely capitalisation of completed projects.
• Review all journals and accruals for completeness and accuracy and ensure that they are timely uploaded into SAP.
• Performing monthly closing in SAP in compliance to Group requirements and reporting timelines.
• Preparation of periodic cash flow projections for local and group requirements.
• Compile and analyses financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention.
• Prepare periodical trial balances for analysis of the financial status towards preparation of the financial statements and reports.
• Preparation of statutory reports and ensure compliance to external audit recommendations.
• Ensure closing of all audit queries pertaining to financial accounting, highlighted in the Management Letter.

What We’d Love For You To Have

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study. At least 3 years post qualification experience.
• CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA or any other internationally recognized accounting profession is added advantage
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices
• Knowledge of company’s act and taxation laws and regulations
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS)
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of SAP and process flows.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships
• Good analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to Identify problems quickly, make sound judgements and implement solutions.

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Health insurance cover
• A year end-performance benefit

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 3 working days.

To enhance the diversity and inclusivity of our team, we strongly encourage women to apply. We believe in equal opportunity and value the unique perspectives and contributions that women bring to our workplace. Join us in making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.