Chief Accountant at Evolve People Solutions
Full time
Dar es Salaam
Job description
Our client is looking for a dynamic, self-driven, proactive Chief Accountant that can manage self and team. The Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. They will ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported timeously as well as play an active role in the development and implementation of the company’s overall accounting strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring timely and correct posting of accounting entries and providing guidance to team on the same
Preparing reports on company performance including management accounts and other company reports
Filing and payment of all taxes correctly and on time. This include payroll taxes as well as municipal taxes.
Accurate payroll preparation and all accompanying tasks e.g. payroll journals, updating company payroll software and ensuring confidentiality of salary information.
Cash flow management/control to ensure that vendors are paid on time and in line with approved credit terms and that correct forecasts are done
Continuously looking for new accounting methods or procedures which could improve efficiency or effectiveness of operations
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external auditors, regulators, and TRA
Act as Primary contact for external auditors including TRA and strive to clear all queries. • Identifying issues and coming up with solutions for accounting processes or procedures that could lead to future errors or misinterpretations of data.
Responsible for fixed asset and stocks
Responsible for preparing Budgets and tracking actuals vs budget
Managing direct reports and providing required leadership inclusive performance management and employee relations activities
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