Flatbed Division Accountant

About the role

A client of Shugulika Africa Limited is looking for a hands-on Flatbed Division Accountant based in Dar es Salaam. The role manages the day-to-day operational accounting of the flatbed trucking division, covering expense control, invoicing, receivables, payables, reconciliations and financial reporting. Tax and statutory reporting stay with the Head of Accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Record and control daily operational expenses such as fuel, maintenance, allowances, tolls and subcontractor costs
• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices on time
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable and maintain a debtors aging report
• Manage accounts payable, supplier balances and payables aging
• Reconcile invoices with trip sheets, delivery notes and contracts
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial summaries for the flatbed division
• Consolidate revenues and costs by truck, route and customer
• Support cost analysis, budgeting and profitability reporting
• Work closely with operations, fleet and procurement teams
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience; transport or logistics experience preferred
• Strong understanding of invoicing, expense control and reconciliations
• Experience managing high-volume operational transactions
• Good attention to detail, integrity and accountability
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software
• Microsoft Excel