Assistant Accountant
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Job Description
Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant collaborates with the Financial Controller and other team members to successfully execute various accounting tasks
Responsibilities:
Maintaining company ledgers and daily financial transactions.
Reconciling invoices and identifying discrepancies.
Coordinating and managing payment and billing details of external service providers contractors and vendors.
Processing reimbursement forms.
Verifying payments and deposits made through the company account and coordination with the bank.
Performing monthly bank reconciliations.
Identifying discrepancies in ledgers and accounts tracking them to the source and correcting them.
Managing payroll activities and releasing salaries.
Managing staff travel imprests.
Preparation and filling of Statutory payments such as PAYE SDL WCF Service levy NHIF HLSB etc.
Preparation and reconciliation of monthly VAT Returns and filling the same in the TRA online filling system.
Assisting in stocks verification and reconciliation.
Managing systematic documents filling system
Creating reports for management and team members.
Requirements
What do you bring
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures.
Familiarity with Tax and finance regulations.
Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Navision)
Organization skills.
Team player.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Reliable honest and trustworthy person.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good time management.
Attention to details.
Experience in report writing.
In addition we expect the following:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
- CPA(T) Intermediate level will be an added advantage.
- At least a working experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
What can you expect from us
In addition to a dynamic working environment in which your own initiatives are valued we would like to offer you:
- A permanent contract for 40 hours per week (including a probation period of 6 months)
- Competitive salary based on job level and experience.
- Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy.
- Good work-life balance
Background check: A full background check is part of the procedure.
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above please submit your application letter with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates on or before 12th June 2025 with the subject Assistant Accountant to or submit your application via the following address.
Human Resource Department
Rijk Zwaan Q Sem Ltd
P. O. Box 12345
Arusha Tanzania.
We will consider your application carefully which may take some time. Only shortlisted candidates will hear from us as soon as possible.
Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
