Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse revenue, costs, margins, cash flow and financial performance.
• Present financial reports to management and explain key variances, risks and trends.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and Budget vs Actual reports.
• Manage accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations and approved payments.
• Maintain strong financial controls and proper supporting documentation.
• Support payroll processing in coordination with HR.
• Ensure timely compliance with TRA, NSSF, WCF and other statutory requirements.
• Support audits and maintain accurate financial records.
• Advise management on financial planning, costs, risks and business decisions.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident answering financial questions and advising management.
• Able to explain numbers clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Commercially aware and comfortable working with senior management.
• High integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, accountable and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Excel and accounting systems.
• Good understanding of Tanzanian tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing and presenting management reports.

Skills