Senior Accountant

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Senior Accountant role located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s financial integrity. This includes maintaining tight control of company accounts, supervising junior accounting staff, implementing financial controls to support strategic decision-making and preparation of year-end accounts closing. Role is open to Expats and Domestic applicants.

Job description

• Supervise junior accountants and data entry clerks to ensure accurate posting of entries

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger postings

• Prepare accurate MIS reports for management

• Assist in procurement and dealing with creditors

• Prepare and monitor actuals vs. budget and provide variance explanations

• Oversee costing of products and optimize costing processes

• Oversee and conduct bank reconciliations for all accounts on a scheduled basis

• Reconcile vendor, customer, and intercompany accounts

• Perform year-end closing of books, ensuring completeness and accuracy in accordance with IFRS

• Prepare data for tax audits, returns, and filings and coordinate with auditors

• To maintain accounts for directors and other sources of income for reporting to TRA

• Collaborate with inventory team to ensure tight control and valuation

• Monitor and keep payables and receivables in check

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT filings, and statutory obligations (VAT, NSSF, PAYE, SDL etc)

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes

• Recommend automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Analyze & Flag potential risks in liquidity, solvency, profitability and recommend preventive measures

• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business planning

• Enforce and enhance internal financial controls and accounting policies

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Financial Analysis skills

• Knowledge of tax regulations

• Proficiency in using Tally Prime

• Proficiency with Excel and Macros is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR

• ACCA certification (9+ papers) (other certifications accepted eg CPA, CMA)

• Minimum experience required: 3 years

Soft Skills

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Leadership qualities which

· Diligent and proactive in taking initiative without being told

· Attention to detail and accuracy

Company Description

Nida & Danish Trading LTD is a 30+ year old company dealing in import and exclusive distribution of world-renowned kitchen appliance, cookware brands such as Kenwood, DéLonghi, Braun, Tefal and more in Tanzania. Also operates an e-commerce store in Tanzania and some foreign operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED4,400.00 per month