Company Description

Serene Microfinance Limited has been a growing and expanding company since its establishment in providing financial solutions to many individuals and corporates. Serene Microfinance Ltd exceptionally stands as good example due to the unique contribution in reaching many categories of customers in Tanzania with micro-loans whose operations are in many parts of Dar es Salaam City, the nearby regions and all over Tanzania regions.

In an effort to stream line operations, Serene Microfinance Ltd seeks to recruit qualified Accountant Officer to work in Finance Department and One Loan Officer to work in Credit Department and ensuring smooth operation of the Microfinance. Tanzaniajob portal

Job Position: Accountant Officer

Job Description:

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data as well as preparing reports
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Documents all financial transactions
• Handling statutory deductions and tax payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission. This includes the following taxes, Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding tax.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Performs audit work in accordance with the approved audit manual and professional standards and carries out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Performing any other duties he/she may be assigned by supervisor

Required Skills and Experiences for Accountant Officer

Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting writing Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Mathematical Skills.

General Qualifications for Accountant Officer

Holders of Bachelor Degree in Accounting with at least three years’ experience in a similar position in Microfinance , banking industry or any other financial sector.

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data as well as preparing reports
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Documents all financial transactions
• Handling statutory deductions and tax payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission. This includes the following taxes, Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding tax.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Performs audit work in accordance with the approved audit manual and professional standards and carries out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Performing any other duties he/she may be assigned by supervisor

• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Writing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Reporting Research Results
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Data Entry Management
• General Mathematical Skills

• Holders of Bachelor Degree in Accounting with at least three years’ experience in a similar position in Microfinance , banking industry or any other financial sector.