Assistant Accountant KP Recruiters Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
  • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
  • Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist with other accounting projects
 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
  • Proven 4+ years working experience as a Assistant Accountant
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and must be competent in TALLY accounting software
  • Excellent organizing abilities
  • Great attention to detail
  • Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices