This role combines accounting and office administration duties, including tax compliance, payroll processing, audit, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and inventory oversight. The candidate will also manage office operations such as petty cash, and supplier/client communications, while improving financial processes where applicable
Responsibilities
Accounts
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax and regulatory framework by preparing statutory returns Independently-i.e. PAYE, WCF, NSSF, WITHOLDINGS, SDL, QUARTERLY ADVANCE CORPORATE TAX, VAT FILING, ANNUAL RETURN
• Knowledge of payroll processing as per the Tanzania Revenue Authority policies.
• Should be able to handle audits both externally and internally by supplying relevant documentation.
• Will be responsible for generating EFD invoices for sales.
• Three-way matching for the purchase invoices to ensure compliance -i.e. check on EFD issues.
• Will be responsible for bank transactions postings and reconciliation on daily basis.
• Will be fully responsible for receivable accounting by billing and contacting clients on collections. Which include documentation of invoices and submission to the customers and payment follow up via calls, emails and visits
• Responsible for accounts payable including verification of the supporting documents, compliance with TRA, reconciliation and creating a payment plan for suppliers.
• Will be responsible for the office petty cash management
• Should have some knowledge of inventory management i.e. Valuation, stock take etc.
• Leadership skills - experience in leading a team of at least 5-10 people.
• Knowledge of Zoho Books will be an added advantage.
• Continuously seek process improvements and update policies and procedures accordingly.
Admin
• Support and coordinate general office administration with office supplies, documentation, filing and ensure smooth day-to-day operations for the team at the office and in the Field.
• Departmental collaboration for administrative support e.g. Operations, Projects, HR.
• To carry out any other tasks as may be directed by the Management.
Knowledge & Experience
• Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA(T) or ACCA preferred
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience accounting and administration roles
• Must have managed a team of at least 5 – 10 people
• Proficiency in Zoho Books or knowledge of accounting software or other ERP systems; strong Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations
• Understanding of AP/AR processes, accrual accounting, VAT/WHT application, and reconciliation practices
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA(T) or ACCA certification
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in accounting and administration roles
- Experience managing a team of at least 5-10 people
- Proficiency in accounting software or ERP systems (Zoho Books preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations
- Knowledge of Tanzanian payroll processing and TRA policies
- Ability to prepare statutory returns (PAYE, WCF, NSSF, withholdings, SDL, quarterly advance corporate tax, VAT filing, annual return)
- Experience handling external and internal audits and supplying documentation
- Experience generating EFD invoices and three-way matching for purchase invoices
- Daily bank transaction posting and reconciliation experience
- Receivable accounting experience including billing, collections follow-up and documentation
- Accounts payable verification, TRA compliance, reconciliation and payment planning
- Office petty cash management
- Some knowledge of inventory management (valuation, stock take)
What We Do
ITM Tanzania Limited is a leading Human Capital Development and Business Solutions Company providing comprehensive services including human resource outsourcing, recruitment, placement, talent acquisition, professional training, capacity building, and HR advisory. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers tailored industry solutions and support to help organizations reach their objectives efficiently, leveraging local expertise and a global perspective.
