Accounts Officer at Inspectorate E.A Ltd

Workplace: Dar Es Salaam

Report to:   Finance & Administration Manager

Introduction:

Inspectorate Tanzania Limited is an Independent Inspection Body operating in Tanzania. We seek to recruit an Accounts Officer.

Main Responsibilities:

We are looking for an ambitious person to provide support to the finance department by undertaking daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success

Key tasks:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and payable and perform reconciliations
• Invoicing and sending timely statements to customers
• Update cash books and maintain cash and bank reconciliations
• Day to day banking activities
• Assist in the processing of financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Filing accounting records
• Assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly/yearly closings
• Process and pay statutory payments on time e.g. PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, SDL, WCF etc.
• Assist with other accounting projects
• General office administration
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications: 

• At least Diploma in AccountingAmbitious and self-driven individual
• Good inter personal skills
• Team player
• Very good computer application skills on internet and MS Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Able to work under pressure and deadline
• Be willing to travel for work as required
• Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Previous work experience in a similar role will be an added advantage