ASA Microfinance (Tanzania) Limited (‘ASA Tanzania’) is a subsidiary of ASA International Group pic (‘ASA International’ or ‘the Group’), one of the largest international microfinance institutions offering socially responsible financial services to low-income, primarily female, entrepreneurs aero: and Africa.

ASA International owns and operates microfinance institutions, including deposit-taking microfinance banks, in India, Pakistan, The Philippines, Sri Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Myanmar, Zambia, and Sierra Leone. The Group is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlan Dhaka, Bangladesh and has a premium listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

Central to ASA International’s mission is enhancing financial inclusion and fostering social and economic development within the communities it ser of December 31,2023, the Group operates over 2,000 branch offices and manages a gross loan portfolio exceeding USD 369 million. With a dedicate of over 13,400 employees worldwide, ASA International serves 2.3 million clients.

Position: Accounts Manager (ACC-M) – 01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Check and prepare daily transactions bill before payment and adjustments.
• Check the daily temporary advance register.
• Check the physical cash count with cash denomination on a daily basis.
• Check the WHT or VAT on applicable items.
• Check the online and Cash transfer from HO to Br. bank account and Br. to HO bank account.
• Check M-PESA transactions from HO to Br.
• Check all journals with general ledgers and trial balance of AMMS system.
• Prepare monthly reporting pack as per trial balance and general ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliation of each bank account and fund reconciliation from HO to Br. and Br. HO.
• Calculate the city service levy and prepare Return of HO & all branches.
• Prepare Debit Voucher Credit voucher and Journal Voucher in the AMMS.
• Prepare the monthly reporting pack on 8th day of the following month and send it to Dhaka Office review purpose.
• Prepare the Payroll Sheets on a monthly basis as per HR documents.
• Prepare the PAYE &SDL, LAPF, PPF, SSFandHESLB report on a monthly basis and submit to respective authority within timeline.
• Prepare staff loan interest schedule on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the fixed assets Register and Fixed assets Schedule monthly basis.
• Prepare the Rent Schedule for each branch.
• Prepare the monthly WHT summary, SDL & PAYE summary and SDL return.
• Calculate monthly interest of ASAI loan and other loans. Check interest Fx loss or gain with ASA Interest book quarterly basis.
• Preserve all documents duly in the file.
• Check the chart of accounts for new GL code opening and check the link of the reporting pack.
• To provide info and documents to Dhaka Office when required.
• To provide and fill up the funder’s requirements.
• To provide all info and documents to TRA or Tax consultant.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in accounting
• Proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and trend monitoring. A Qualified Chartered Accountant having CPA/ FCA/ FCCA/ACCA qualification
• Having in-depth knowledge of IFRS standards
• Banking or microfinance experience would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, external audit, international tax laws and best practices.
• Treasury and currency exchange management experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Strong organizational and ethical acumen
• High proficiency level in verbal and written English

Work environment

You will be part of the team in Tanzania, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Asia and Africa.

Reporting line

The Accounts Manager shall report to the Chief Financial Officer Salary

Market conform salary and employment conditions.

How to Apply:

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please apply with a cover letter along with up-to-date resume (see requirements to recruitment@asatanzania.co.tz or you can drop your application at our Head Office at Plot No.87, Msese Street, Kinondoni Road, Dar es Salaam before 1700HRS 31st July 2024

General requirements for applicants of all posts

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
• One passport size photograph attached in CV.

Application deadline: 31st July 2024

Please Note: Only complete applications (cover letter and CV) will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will reach out so please do not call us about the status of the application. No allowances will be admissible for interview.

We stand for inclusion & diversity. Therefore, we warmly encourage everyone to apply, regardless of gender, background, ethnicity, age, religion, ei