Background

Sandvik is hiring for the position of Assistant Accountant in Tanzania, Mwanza. Sandvik Mining & Construction Tanzania Limited (“SMCT”), we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do. We’re looking for a dynamic person, passionate about customer engagement and providing a world class experience to join our growing team in Mwanza Tanzania as Assistant Accountant. The person will be responsible to assist with maintenance of accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and company policies. The role report to the Senior Finance Controller and will be based in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Purpose of the role:

The role is responsible to provide accurate, timely and compliant financial transaction processing and reporting support to the Finance function while ensuring adherence to Sandvik policies, IFRS requirements, internal controls, and reporting deadlines. The role supports financial accounting, treasury, fixed assets, inventory reconciliation, intercompany transactions, and month-end reporting activities using Sandvik's digital finance systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, journals and reconciliations in Aurora ERP, with OneStream reporting and audit support, in line with IFRS.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation and disposals. Verify assets each quarter and reconcile them to the general ledger.
• Process bank transactions and withholding taxes. Prepare bank reconciliations, support cash flow reporting and escalate fraud risks.
• Monitor customer balances and overdue accounts, reconcile accounts, match receipts and support working capital.
• Process intercompany recharges, reconcile intercompany balances and support month-end eliminations.
• Execute internal controls, keep audit-ready documents and comply with LoA, ethics and anti-corruption rules.
• Use Aurora, Tagetik, Power BI and Microsoft 365, and support automation and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies, and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related qualifications from recognized institution.
• 5 Years’ experience in Finance or Accounting practices.
• Previous experience and exposure in mining industry and related industries in a Finance & Accounting role (added advantage).
• CPA holder.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Good command of the English Language.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and conscientious.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Must be flexible and self-reliant, self-starter.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

About us:

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, journals and reconciliations in Aurora ERP, with OneStream reporting and audit support, in line with IFRS.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation and disposals. Verify assets each quarter and reconcile them to the general ledger.
• Process bank transactions and withholding taxes. Prepare bank reconciliations, support cash flow reporting and escalate fraud risks.
• Monitor customer balances and overdue accounts, reconcile accounts, match receipts and support working capital.
• Process intercompany recharges, reconcile intercompany balances and support month-end eliminations.
• Execute internal controls, keep audit-ready documents and comply with LoA, ethics and anti-corruption rules.
• Use Aurora, Tagetik, Power BI and Microsoft 365, and support automation and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies, and safety regulations.

• Good command of the English Language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and conscientious.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Flexible and self-reliant, self-starter.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related qualifications from recognized institution.
• 5 Years’ experience in Finance or Accounting practices.
• Previous experience and exposure in mining industry and related industries in a Finance & Accounting role (added advantage).
• CPA holder.