Salary
Not Disclosed
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Posted
01 Oct 2026
Location
Mwanza
Job Description
Canuck Company Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join its Finance and Accounts team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing day-to-day financial and accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring effective financial management and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Number of Positions: 1
Report To: Finance Manager
Job Location: Isaka and Mwanza
Responsibilities
- Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- File annual taxes and other required documents and keep up with the changes in laws that affect an organization’s operation both internally and with customers.
- Managing a team of 5 Subordinates.
- Monthly reporting on debtors and creditors and other ad hoc reports.
- Ensure WCF, NSSF, PAYE and other statutory requirements are adhered to.
- Completing financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance head.
- Maintaining Fixed Asset register.
- Supervising store operations.
- Stock reconciliation with stores team every three months.
- Coordinating internal and external audits.
- Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies.
- Managing day-to-day transactions and any paperwork filing.
- Managing petty cash.
- Assisting the finance department and Finance Head with various tasks, including preparing of budgets, monthly reports, and statements.
Requirements
- Successful candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in Accounts/Finance or related field with at least 3-4 years of relevant work experience.
- Previous accounting/Stores experience in a merchandising firm is desired.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience to work and interact with TRA shall be an added advantage.
- Accuracy and attention to details.
- Excellent leadership, Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluent in English and Swahili.
- Excellent computer skills and experience in the use of any Accounting/Inventory management system, Tally System is a MUST.
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