Office Accountant

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is recruiting an experienced Office Accountant based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, support financial planning and promote sound financial management within the company.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, books of accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop, implement and monitor budgets and cash flow projections.
• Manage invoicing, collections, reconciliation and reporting; process payroll and remit statutory deductions on time.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash and bank transactions.
• Maintain an internal control system to safeguard assets and financial resources.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Prepare payment vouchers, process supplier payments and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and inventory records, and support procurement through financial verification.
• Generate financial reports for management decisions, keep financial information confidential and use accounting software to improve efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA qualification or an equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, payroll processing, Tanzanian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail; excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Peak and Tally is an added advantage.