REPORT TO: Chief Financial Controller
Country: Tanzania
Job Description (Duties):
Job Purpose: Responsible for preparation of accounting information and providing high quality support service to pole plant manager/officers in the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Management
* Post financial transactions in the accounting system.
* Ensure all the financial transactions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Uganda including submission of all statutory returns.
* Prepare and submit (after approval by the CFC) monthly and annual VAT, income tax and other statutory submissions as well as ensuring timeous payment thereof.
* Ensure that the fixed assets register is accurate and updated regularly.
* Prepare monthly and weekly cash flow projections including daily cashbook position.
* Prepare weekly advances schedules; ensuring suppliers advanced cash deliver poles as per the agreed terms.
* Ensure suppliers and poles suppliers are paid as per the agreed credit terms.
* Prepare and maintain the Month-end closing file with all expenses and balance sheet items reconciled and properly supported.
* Ensure sales invoices and statements to customers are raised accurately and on a timely basis
* Ensure collections from customers are raised accurately and are collected on a timely basis.
* Ensure bank and creditors reconciliations are prepared on a timely basis.
* Petty cash maintenance.
Logistics and Support Management
* Ensure accurate costing for sales orders and tenders.
* Coordinate plant requirements with the Kampala office.
* Ensure plant activities are run smoothly and proper accounting for all stock, fuel, machinery/tools and asset utilization are in place.
* In liaison with the Plant Manager ensure effective stocks control measures are implemented and periodic verifications carried out as agreed with the CFC.
* Ensure compliance with ISO audit requirements i.t.o financial information.
Information systems and records management
* Ensure a proper and organized filing system is in place.
Necessary Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a finance position preferably within the manufacturing sector.
* Excellent knowledge of the Company’s Act and related rules and regulations.
* Ability to effectively manage change in to enhance business processes and efficiencies.
* Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages (Sage Pastel).
* Knowledge of tax related rules and legislation, and the ability to understand tax laws and interpret these.
* Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership ability and team management.
* Thorough knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
How to Apply:
Candidates that DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.
DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.
Apply online and send an email to newforestsjobs@nftconsult.com
(In the "SUBJECT LINE" field please indicate the position you are applying for i.e. "Accountant")
Deadline: 29.11.2011
New Forests Company - Accountant Tanzania
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