Accounts Officer

Financial Services Industry
Responsibilities

• Verify that all relevant documents are properly attached to payment requests.

• Prepare payment vouchers and forward to relevant heads of departments for pay- 

ment authorization.

• Ensure maximum compliance of tax laws, especially with withholding taxes in all 

payments.

• Prepare and forward cheques or transfer instructions for authorized payments.

• Issue the authorized cheques or transfer instructions to the specified beneficiaries.

• Preparation and maintaining petty cash expenses and managing staff imprest 

payments.

• Proper filing and custody of Payment vouchers and other financial documents.

• Preparing financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis 

for submission to the Management Team in a timely manner.

• Provide members of the Management Team, and other employees of the bank, with 

information and support in matters related to accounting or similar issues.

• Assisting in establishing yearly budget and making relevant and necessary changes 

throughout the year.

• Preparing periodic reports (such as weekly, monthly and quarterly reports) for 

submission to the Bank of Tanzania.

• Prepare reconciliation reports, on a monthly basis, of all bank accounts of the company. 

• Prepare reconciliation reports, on a monthly basis, of all investment and correspondent 

accounts.

• Prepare reconciliation reports, on a monthly basis, of all interest income and interest 

expenses. 

• Prepare reconciliation reports, on a monthly basis, of all the general ledgers accounts.

• Assisting in undertaking efficient tax management of the company’s financial 

operations.

• Liaison with the Bank of Tanzania, Tax Authorities and various Government Department.

• Receive financial statements quarterly for all bank(s) published their accounts.

• Work closely with the auditor by assembling and providing all necessary financial 

documents and information for auditing.

• Update and custody of Fixed assets register on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of a bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or any related discipline. 

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Swahili and English required. 

• At least two years’ experience in an accounting role at a bank or financial institution 

licensed by the Bank of Tanzania

• Knowledge of using computers (laptop/desktop), hardware and software, and 

Microsoft Office suite.

• Familiarity with International Accounting Standards. 

• Familiarity with Tanzania Financial Accounting Standards.

• Strong communication skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance, and best practices in the financial 

sector.

• Strong attention to detail and high standard of ethics. 

• Any other accounting certification will be an added advantage

Additional Information

• Send your CV and application letter to: recruitment3@epvate-fortune.com

Job Details


Financial Services
Accounting
N/A
Full Time
Accounting and Finance
1
1 Year
Monthly
No
  • Date Posted:
    3rd May, 2023
  • Location:
    Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Expires On:
    30th Nov, -0001
  • Job Skills:
    Computer Skills, Accounts Expert
Share This Job

;