Background

The Guardian Limited, publishers of Tanzania’s leading daily newspapers, The Guardian and Nipashe, is seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash flow
• Process payments, invoices and receipts in a timely manner
• Perform bank and revenue reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax laws and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and submit tax returns
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Professional certification: CPA(T), ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and tax regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash flow
• Process payments, invoices and receipts in a timely manner
• Perform bank and revenue reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax laws and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and submit tax returns
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes

• Proficiency in accounting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Professional certification: CPA(T), ACCA or equivalent