Accountant

Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team in Mwanza. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations. · Responsibilities Manage accounting activities to ensure compliance with Tax laws and regulations. Perform cash and Bank Reconciliation at the end of each month to ensure accuracy i.e. reconciles both Revenue and Expenditure. Manage Office Petty Cash. Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register: including recording, coding and verification of the assets File financial data & documents in an organized and orderly way as soft copy and hardcopy. Record all financial data in the accounting system to capture daily financial transactions. Ascertainment of transportation cost, price negotiation and price quotation. Preparing and reconciling monthly VAT returns, submitting them through the TRA online filing system. Audit financial transactions and documents Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and documentation required for auditing. Undertaking purchases of minor items and participating in the procurement functions as needed Process payroll and preparing monthly statutory returns including PAYE, SDL, WCF, Service levy, NHIF, HLSB, etc. Handling debtors and creditors accounts Requirements Knowledge and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 2-3 years of working experience in accounting. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Tally, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge: Solid understanding of Tanzania's financial regulations and TAX laws.