Background information about the job or company:

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 73,000 people in more than 145 countries. Our vision is to become the most valued network in the profession.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Accurately post clients’ accounting information, including payment vouchers, cheques, supplier invoices, bank and cash book entries, and general ledger journals.
• Validate and reconcile financial records, such as bank reconciliations and VAT return details, supported by appropriate documentation.
• File client returns and ensure timely remittance of statutory payments.
• Process ETRs for approved invoices and maintain proper filing in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure client documents are filed accurately and systematically for easy retrieval.
• Prepare relevant and accurate data for reports, including management accounts and journal entries.
• Deliver high standards of client service in line with firm guidelines.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and handle sensitive engagements in accordance with company policies.
• Represent the firm professionally, fostering strong client relationships to support retention and identify opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications or requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of Tanzanian tax regulations, including Income Tax and VAT, as well as Labour laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, SAGE, or similar applications.
• CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in a professional consulting or audit firm is a plus.

Experience needed:

2–3 years of relevant work experience.

• Accurately post clients’ accounting information, including payment vouchers, cheques, supplier invoices, bank and cash book entries, and general ledger journals.
• Validate and reconcile financial records, such as bank reconciliations and VAT return details, supported by appropriate documentation.
• File client returns and ensure timely remittance of statutory payments.
• Process ETRs for approved invoices and maintain proper filing in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure client documents are filed accurately and systematically for easy retrieval.
• Prepare relevant and accurate data for reports, including management accounts and journal entries.
• Deliver high standards of client service in line with firm guidelines.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and handle sensitive engagements in accordance with company policies.
• Represent the firm professionally, fostering strong client relationships to support retention and identify opportunities for business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of Tanzanian tax regulations, including Income Tax and VAT, as well as Labour laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, SAGE, or similar applications.
• CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in a professional consulting or audit firm is a plus.