KARAFU Enterprises Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join its Finance and Accounting Department in Kibaha, Pwani. The position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, including financial statement preparation, ledger reconciliations, payroll, statutory tax compliance, and accounts payable/receivable management in line with financial regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Ledger Management

Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly account reconciliations, financial reports, and periodic financial statements.

Ledger Oversight: Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring timely collections and vendor payments.

Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements regularly and maintain accurate, up-to-date general ledger records.

2. Budgeting, Tax & Compliance

Tax & Audit Support: Assist with tax compliance filings (PAYE, VAT, etc.), payroll processing, budget monitoring, and internal/external financial audits.

Policy Compliance: Enforce adherence to corporate financial policies, internal control standards, and applicable Tanzanian legal and statutory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a closely related discipline.

Experience: At least 2 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.

Technical Competencies & Attributes

Software Skills: Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Abilities: Exceptional analytical, numerical, and organizational capabilities.

Attributes: High personal integrity, ethical standards, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Prepare accurate monthly account reconciliations, financial reports, and periodic financial statements.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring timely collections and vendor payments.
• Reconcile bank statements regularly and maintain accurate, up-to-date general ledger records.
• Assist with tax compliance filings (PAYE, VAT, etc.), payroll processing, budget monitoring, and internal/external financial audits.
• Enforce adherence to corporate financial policies, internal control standards, and applicable Tanzanian legal and statutory requirements.

• Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical, numerical, and organizational capabilities
• High personal integrity
• Ethical standards
• Meticulous attention to detail

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.