Financial Accountant Job at Simba Cement Plc / Tanga Cement

Financial Accountant

Job Description
Key responsibilities:

Assist Financial Controller (FC) to develop financial analysis reports, ensure accurate financial recording and compliance with established financial standards including policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

Organize work of the financial accounting and accounts payable section to process all transactions of the company

Capture statutory accounts – Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, ensure that all audit issues are cleared, compare actual figures against budget and analyze all variances and report to management

Perform monthly reconciliation of transport and freight accounts

Facilitate accurate and timely processing of supplier payment

Ensure that all payments are processed based on the proper supporting documents as per payment procedure

Ensure that tax policies which suit current needs are in place

Liaise with the Financial Controller & CFO on tax issues

Ensure that all taxes are paid on or before their due dates, supported by accurate returns as required by the tax authorities

Prepare and support both the internal and external audit processes

Resolve/implement/correct audit recommendations timely

Ultimately responsible for safe working practices especially in areas of responsibility.

Environment: Ensure environmental procedures are complied with, identify and manage the environmental aspects and impacts in his/her area and instill environmental awareness culture in his/her area.

Any other duties as may be assigned by line management

Key requirements:

Education

Degree in Commerce (Accounting &/Finance) or equivalent

Certified Public Accountant (CPA Holder )

Experience

At least five (5) years’ experience in Financial Accounting capacity, preferably in a multinational manufacturing company

Knowledge & Skills

Experience of working on IFRS standards

Excellent knowledge of local and international accounting practices

Appropriate knowledge and experience of Tanzanian tax laws and practices

Reasonably independent and able to resolve work queries

Excellent knowledge of Group and local reporting requirements and accounting practices

Excellent knowledge of internal control requirements

Good knowledge of computer based financial accounting systems especially Tally and SAP

Working knowledge of Cost and Management Accounting principles

Totally honest and trustworthy

Meticulous attention to detail

Take responsibility for adherence to company procedures

Must enjoy routine high pressure workload and take pride in producing accurate reports to meet deadlines

Positive and enthusiastic to improve financial accounting performance

Salary and Benefits

The Company offers attractive salary and benefits in line with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

How to Apply

Send your CV and copies of relevant certificates by email tovacancies@simbacement.co.tz ,on or before 27th March 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted