Chief Accountant
2025-06-04T19:57:51+00:00
Knauf
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
00000
Tanzania
Construction
Accounting & Finance
2025-06-14T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Chief Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury functions. The closing, on time and in accordance with the Knauf Group’s timetable, of the monthly and yearly accounting periods. The preparation of the annual financial statements and the review of all reports prepared by his direct reports used by and in the company and group. Responsible for the accuracy and timeous submission of all tax returns to government agencies.
What you’ll be doing:
- Day to day management of all accounting operational tasks including billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
- Plan and co-ordinate the yearly fixed asset physical verification and update the fixed asset register accordingly with the assistance of the plant accountant.
Ensure all regulatory payments are processed on time including submission of tax returns.
- Preparation of cash flow/treasury reports to reflect the status quo for management reporting.
- Review and monitoring of general ledger postings including review of accrual schedules and all month end reconciliations.
- Maintain the fixed asset register for additions, depreciation, deletion, and disposal to be in line with the current fixed assets status including timely capitalisation of completed projects.
- Review all journals and accruals for completeness and accuracy and ensure that they are timely uploaded into SAP.
- Performing monthly closing in SAP in compliance to Group requirements and reporting timelines.
- Preparation of periodic cash flow projections for local and group requirements.
- Compile and analyses financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention.
- Prepare periodical trial balances for analysis of the financial status towards preparation of the financial statements and reports.
- Preparation of statutory reports and ensure compliance to external audit recommendations.
- Ensure closing of all audit queries pertaining to financial accounting, highlighted in the Management Letter.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study. At least 3 years post qualification experience.
- CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA or any other internationally recognized accounting profession is added advantage
- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices
- Knowledge of company’s act and taxation laws and regulations
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge of SAP and process flows.
- Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships
- Good analytical and data interpretation skills
- Ability to Identify problems quickly, make sound judgements and implement solutions.
We’ll provide:
- A competitive salary
- Health insurance cover
- A year end-performance benefit
Day to day management of all accounting operational tasks including billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Plan and co-ordinate the yearly fixed asset physical verification and update the fixed asset register accordingly with the assistance of the plant accountant. Ensure all regulatory payments are processed on time including submission of tax returns. Preparation of cash flow/treasury reports to reflect the status quo for management reporting. Review and monitoring of general ledger postings including review of accrual schedules and all month end reconciliations. Maintain the fixed asset register for additions, depreciation, deletion, and disposal to be in line with the current fixed assets status including timely capitalisation of completed projects. Review all journals and accruals for completeness and accuracy and ensure that they are timely uploaded into SAP. Performing monthly closing in SAP in compliance to Group requirements and reporting timelines. Preparation of periodic cash flow projections for local and group requirements. Compile and analyses financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention. Prepare periodical trial balances for analysis of the financial status towards preparation of the financial statements and reports. Preparation of statutory reports and ensure compliance to external audit recommendations. Ensure closing of all audit queries pertaining to financial accounting, highlighted in the Management Letter.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study. At least 3 years post qualification experience. CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA or any other internationally recognized accounting profession is added advantage Knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices Knowledge of company’s act and taxation laws and regulations Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS) Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Knowledge of SAP and process flows. Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships Good analytical and data interpretation skills Ability to Identify problems quickly, make sound judgements and implement solutions.
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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Knauf
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 14 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Chief Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury functions. The closing, on time and in accordance with the Knauf Group’s timetable, of the monthly and yearly accounting periods. The preparation of the annual financial statements and the review of all reports prepared by his direct reports used by and in the company and group. Responsible for the accuracy and timeous submission of all tax returns to government agencies.
What you’ll be doing:
- Day to day management of all accounting operational tasks including billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
- Plan and co-ordinate the yearly fixed asset physical verification and update the fixed asset register accordingly with the assistance of the plant accountant.
Ensure all regulatory payments are processed on time including submission of tax returns.
- Preparation of cash flow/treasury reports to reflect the status quo for management reporting.
- Review and monitoring of general ledger postings including review of accrual schedules and all month end reconciliations.
- Maintain the fixed asset register for additions, depreciation, deletion, and disposal to be in line with the current fixed assets status including timely capitalisation of completed projects.
- Review all journals and accruals for completeness and accuracy and ensure that they are timely uploaded into SAP.
- Performing monthly closing in SAP in compliance to Group requirements and reporting timelines.
- Preparation of periodic cash flow projections for local and group requirements.
- Compile and analyses financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention.
- Prepare periodical trial balances for analysis of the financial status towards preparation of the financial statements and reports.
- Preparation of statutory reports and ensure compliance to external audit recommendations.
- Ensure closing of all audit queries pertaining to financial accounting, highlighted in the Management Letter.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study. At least 3 years post qualification experience.
- CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA or any other internationally recognized accounting profession is added advantage
- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices
- Knowledge of company’s act and taxation laws and regulations
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge of SAP and process flows.
- Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships
- Good analytical and data interpretation skills
- Ability to Identify problems quickly, make sound judgements and implement solutions.
We’ll provide:
- A competitive salary
- Health insurance cover
- A year end-performance benefit
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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