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Accountant

CVPeople Tanzania

Accountant

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Mwanza, Magu, Mwanza, TZA

In-Office

Mid level

Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting

The Role

The Accountant leads financial strategy and operations, maintains accurate books, ensures compliance, supports budgeting, and provides financial insights for growth.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Accountant will be responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy and operations. The role will establish robust accounting policies and procedures, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and efficiency across trading, services, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in line with applicable accounting standards

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Ensure accuracy of general ledger postings, journals, and balances

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements (TRA, audits, filings)

• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory reports on time

• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures

• Implement and maintain basic internal controls and approval processes

Cash Flow & Operations Support

• Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital

• Support cash flow planning and treasury activities

• Track costs and expenses and flag variances or inefficiencies

• Support inventory and asset accounting where applicable

Systems & Stakeholder Support

• Utilize ERP/accounting systems effectively (experience with Next ERP preferred)

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other stakeholders

• Provide financial information and analysis to management as required

Key Deliverables

• Timely and accurate monthly management accounts

• Properly maintained accounting records and reconciliations

• Full compliance with tax and statutory obligations

• Documented accounting procedures and basic internal controls

• Cost and expense monitoring reports

• Cash flow tracking and working capital support

• Reliable financial data to support management decision-making

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) preferred but not mandatory.
Mid-level managerial experience in Accounting.
Proven experience in financial management within trading, logistics, services, or manufacturing sectors.
Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and audit requirements.
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Next ERP.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) preferred but not mandatory.
Mid-level managerial experience in Accounting.
Proven experience in financial management within trading, logistics, services, or manufacturing sectors.
Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and audit requirements.
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Next ERP.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

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The Company

10 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

CVPeople Tanzania is a leading provider of HR consulting and recruitment services, specializing in identifying and recruiting senior leaders and board directors to help businesses succeed.