ACCOUNTANT OFFICER
Job Location:
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Prepare daily weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Monitor cash flow petty cash and bank transactions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Process supplier payments and ensure timely settlement of invoices.
- Monitor customer payments and follow up on outstanding debts.
- Maintain proper records of creditors and debtors.
Payroll and Statutory Compliance
- Assist in payroll preparation and salary processing.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory payments such as PAYE NSSF WCF and SDL.
- Maintain compliance with TRA and other regulatory requirements.
Budgeting and Reporting
- Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Prepare management reports and support external/internal audits.
- Provide financial analysis to support business decisions.
Internal Control and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
- Support implementation of internal controls to minimize fraud and financial risks.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting preferably in FMCG industry.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Key Competencies
- Financial reporting skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science Law International Relations Development Studies Business Administration Economics Agriculture Food Systems or a related field. - A masters degree is an added advantage. - Minimum of 5 years experience in government relations public policy partnerships NGO engagement donor programs regulatory affairs corporate affairs procurement tenders or stakeholder management. - Experience working with government institutions NGOs donors development partners farmer groups or industry associations is highly preferred. - Experience in food manufacturing agriculture nutrition FMCG food security industrial development or private-sector advocacy is an added advantage. Required Skills and Competencies: - Strong understanding of government systems policy processes procurement procedures and regulatory requirements. - Experience identifying and applying for tenders grants donor programs and institutional supply opportunities. - Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. - Excellent proposal writing report writing and presentation skills. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili. - Ability to prepare professional letters concept notes policy briefs and partnership proposals. - Strong follow-up coordination planning and documentation skills. - Commercial awareness and ability to convert partnerships into revenue contracts grants or strategic value. - High level of professionalism integrity confidentiality and discretion. - Ability to represent the company confidently with government donors NGOs farmers and institutional partners. - Proactive organized results-driven and able to work independently. Key Performance Indicators: - Number of relevant tenders and institutional opportunities identified monthly. - Number of tender applications EOIs proposals and concept notes submitted. - Value of tenders grants partnerships or institutional contracts won. - Number of active government NGO donor and institutional partnerships developed. - Number of farmer partnerships strengthened or formalized. - Timely maintenance of tender partnership compliance and farmer engagement trackers. - Timely submission of government NGO donor and institutional applications. - Number of high-quality stakeholder meetings secured and followed up. - Improved company visibility and positioning with government NGOs donors and development partners. - Quality and timeliness of weekly and monthly reports. - Effective coordination with internal departments to support tenders partnerships compliance and institutional sales.
