Precision Air Expenditure Accountant

Precision Air is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in partnership with Kenya Airways with plans to expand wings beyond East Africa. In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction, suitably qualified candidates are invited to fill the vacant position available in our organization as follows:

JOB TITLE: Expenditure Accountant (1)

DUTY STATION: Dar Es Salaam

REPORTS TO: Chief Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT:

To manage suppliers’ payment process to ensure Precision Air Services gets favorable credit terms

and continuous supply of goods and services. To manage the company’s accounts payable ledgers and the proper accounting of expenditure in compliance with sound accounting principles and company policies

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSBILITIES CREDITORS

•Effective management of the company’s creditors portfolio;

•Analysis of the aged creditors accounts and preparation of creditors accounts reports to management;

•Effective payment of creditors balances ensuring optimal cash utilization.

•Ensuring prompt payment of staff expense claims;

•Maintaining good relationship with suppliers by advising them on their status of payment and resolving all the disputes

•Maintaining appropriate contacts and communication with all suppliers;

•Monthly reconciliation of all creditors accounts toindividual supplier statements;

•Follow up and resolution of supplier queries and complaints;

•Processing of all payments into the general ledger;

•Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly cash flow projections indicating how much will be paid out to assist in cash planning purposes for decision making on optimal utilization of funds in investment and borrowing.

•Ensuring compliance with Various Tax Authorities requirements and law on all payments made for both local and international suppliers.

•To ensure all the statutory, regulatory, leases andloans are paid by their due dates to avoid defaulting and being charged interest and penalties.

OTHERS

•Working with the Internal Audit team to ensure thatsound internal controls are established and adhered to;

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Accountant

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

•Customer satisfaction

•Timely and accurate financial reports.

•Accurate supplier balances

COMPETENCIES:

•Analytical Skills

•Report writing skills

•Team player

•Results focused

•Attention to details and accuracy

•Interpersonal skills

•Unquestionable Honesty / integrity / Ethics

•Assertive

•Communication skills

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

•Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business related Field

•Model E –CPA,

•2 years accounting experience

•Knowledge of Tax rules and law

•Knowledge of ERP

•Communication skills,

•Interpersonal skills

•Integrity.

Application:

Interested applicants should submit their expression of interest including curriculum vitae and supporting statement to the address below. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Applications should reach us on or before 15 th FEB 2013

The Director of Human Resources and Administration,

Precision Air Services Limited,

Mail Box 70770, Dar Es Salaam,

Tanzania.

E-mail: pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com

Deadline : 15 th FEB 2013