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  • Date posted

    2026-09-02

  • Closing date

    2026-09-15

  • Hiring location

    Dar es Salaam

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    3 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    both

  • 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.

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