Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description

The Assistant Accountant will support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring tax compliance, processing payments, and preparing financial reports. The role also involves supporting operational teams to ensure financial accuracy in loan-related transactions and assisting with audits and budgeting activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Record-Keeping

Record daily financial transactions related to loan disbursements, repayments, and operating expenses.
Maintain accurate accounting ledgers and perform regular account reconciliations.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

2. Tax & Compliance

Prepare and file statutory tax returns including:
- PAYE
- SDL
- Withholding Tax
- Corporate Tax
Ensure compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) regulations.
Monitor tax submission deadlines and maintain proper documentation.
Support internal and external audit processes by providing required tax and financial records.

3. Payments & Invoicing

Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
Manage payment schedules for vendors and service providers.
Support payroll processing, ensuring accurate statutory deductions such as:
- PAYE
- NSSF
- WCF

4. Reporting & Financial Analysis

Assist in preparing management reports for Eleving Group (Mogo’s parent company).
Provide financial data to support:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance analysis
Monitor loan portfolio performance and highlight any irregularities.

5. Operational Support

Collaborate with internal teams including:
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Collections
Ensure financial accuracy in loan transactions.
Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records for easy retrieval.
Assist with the implementation and use of accounting software and digital finance tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Or a related field.
CPA certification will be an added advantage.
Prior internship or work experience in accounting or finance is preferred.

Technical Requirements

Strong understanding of accounting principles and Tanzanian financial regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Experience with accounting software, such as:
- SAP ByDesign
- QuickBooks
- Other accounting systems.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
Understanding of Tanzanian tax laws and statutory compliance
Knowledge of payroll processing and statutory deductions

Analytical Skills

Strong numerical and analytical ability
Attention to detail
Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies

Communication Skills

Clear and professional communication
Ability to work effectively in teams
Strong stakeholder coordination skills

Organizational Skills

Effective time management
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong documentation and record-keeping practices

Professional Attributes

High integrity and ethical conduct
Commitment to continuous professional development
Proactive and responsible work attitude

To apply for this job please visit talent.sage.hr.

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