Senior Accountant at AKO Group Ltd
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2026-09-02
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Closing date
2026-09-15
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Hiring location
Dar es Salaam
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Experience
3 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
143246
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Accountant manages day-to-day accounting activities, prepares financial reports, ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and assists with budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Manage and maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and ensure timely processing.
- Conduct monthly bank, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations.
- Prepare budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
- Analyze financial results and provide management with reports on variances and financial performance.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory financial obligations.
- Review payroll accounting entries, statutory deductions, and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required financial records and supporting documents.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for depreciation, additions, and disposals.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, and other financial regulations.
- Liaise with management, clients, suppliers, auditors, banks, and other stakeholders on accounting and financial matters.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- CPA (T) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in ERP system and Microsoft excel, with strong analytical skills.
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with title of the job
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