Bellwether Consultants is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Accountant on behalf of its esteemed client, a fast-growing manufacturing company based in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a growing industrial enterprise.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

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This is a full-time, on-site position based at the company’s manufacturing facility in Bagamoyo.

Key Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain and update accurate books of accounts, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, petty cash, and other financial records.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns, including VAT, PAYE, SDL, corporate tax, NSSF, and WCF, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and monitor budget variances.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Manage inventory costing and liaise with the production team to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Tanzania tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Odoo, Sage, or similar ERP systems, as well as MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain and update accurate books of accounts, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, petty cash, and other financial records.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns, including VAT, PAYE, SDL, corporate tax, NSSF, and WCF, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and monitor budget variances.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Manage inventory costing and liaise with the production team to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Tanzania tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Odoo, Sage, or similar ERP systems, as well as MS Office Suite.