Junior Accountant

Position Overview

This role represents an excellent career development opportunity. You will support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing daily transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and Tanzanian statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Data Entry

• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Assist in updating the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper documentation
• Prepare payment vouchers and assist in processing payments
• Maintain records of all supplier transactions

Accounts Receivable

• Issue invoices to customers and update receivable records
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist in following up with clients
• Maintain proper documentation for receivable transactions

Bank and Cash Reconciliation

• Assist in preparing bank reconciliations
• Maintain petty cash records and verify supporting documents
• Support monitoring of daily cash balances

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents required by the Senior Accountant

Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparation of tax schedules including VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax in compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority requirements
• Maintain statutory records and documentation

Audit Support

• Assist in preparation of documents for internal and external audits
• Organize financial files and supporting documents

Administrative Finance Duties

• File financial documents and maintain accounting records
• Assist with other finance-related administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience