The Role
Lead accounting and finance operations for a manufacturing company: maintain records in Tally Prime Gold, prepare MIS and financial statements, manage GL, month‑end and year‑end closes, ensure statutory compliance and VAT reconciliation, oversee audits, monitor cash flow, supervise the finance team, and support budgeting, forecasting, and CFO requests.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Finance Manager to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and finance team management within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial controls while supporting the CFO in achieving the organization's financial objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the business.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and accounting transactions within Tally Prime Gold Software.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Sales, EFD reports, VAT returns, and related statutory records.
• Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and present monthly Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and other financial reports.
• Oversee General Ledger (GL) accounting activities.
• Supervise and guide the finance team on expense booking, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory obligations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor receivables, payables, and cash flow.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned by the CFO.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience using Tally Prime Gold Software is mandatory.
• Experience managing finance teams and overseeing accounting operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime Gold Software, including General Ledger management, statutory reporting, inventory accounting, VAT reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes (Mandatory).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
- CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Minimum 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax regulations and statutory compliance
- Hands-on experience using Tally Prime Gold Software
- Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime Gold (GL management, statutory reporting, inventory accounting, VAT reconciliations, month-end close)
- Experience managing finance teams and overseeing accounting operations
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The Company
What We Do
Shugulika Africa Limited is a quality service provider with over 12 years of industry experience, specializing in recruitment, headhunting, HR consulting, training, payroll services, and other HR services.
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