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Kilombero Valley Teak Company (KVTC)
Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Accountant
Reporting Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant (SA) and Finance Manager (FiM), KVTC.
Duty Station
Mavimba, Ulanga District, Morogoro Region
Objective
The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Department in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, effective internal controls, and proper management of financial transactions.
The role involves supporting financial analysis, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and month-end and year-end processes to ensure sound financial management in line with KVTC policies and Tanzanian regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Review and verify payment requests, invoices, and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance before processing.
- Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and promptly resolve reconciling items.
- Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and prepayments and ensure accurate posting in the accounting system.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure proper ledger management.
Reporting and Compliance
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Support statutory compliance, including PAYE, NSSF, WCF, SDL, VAT, and other tax-related filings.
- Prepare schedules and documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Monitor budget utilisation and provide variance analysis as required.
- Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting activities.
Controls and Records
- Participate in stock counts and inventory verification in collaboration with Stores and Operations teams.
- Ensure proper maintenance and archiving of financial records.
- Ensure compliance with KVTC financial policies, procedures, and Tanzanian statutory requirements.
- Adhere to Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
Other Responsibilities
- Produce written financial reports as required.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA (T) – Intermediate level or above is an added advantage.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in accounting or finance.
- Proven experience in financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Good knowledge of Tanzanian tax and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience working with accounting software systems.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting systems).
- Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- High level of integrity, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of relevant certificates
Applications should be sent via email no later than 28th February 2026 to:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews.
To apply for this job email your details to HRM@kvtc-tz.com