Accountant at Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania

Accountant

Position Title: Accountant
Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations)
Salary Grade: 7
Duties and Responsibilities:

To prepare payment processes
To documents all financial transactions and ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the accepted policies and procedures
To resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
To timely compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
To establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
To substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
To provide continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
To reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
To keep and maintain financial information, including their respective backups in a confidential manner
To analyze and advise on SAGCOT CENTRE LTD’s operations, including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitment and future revenues
To analyze financial information and recommend or design efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to operational and financial challenges
To monitor and support taxation issues
To ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
To keep petty cash
To prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. Possession of CPA and registration with NBAA is a requirement. Additional post graduate qualifications in any of the fields or Business Administration will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience: Possession of at least three (3) years after obtaining CPA

Skills and attributes: Good command and knowledge of current accounting packages, including Excel, Principles of taxation, Spoken and written English, Time management, Good in following up on commitments, Good in personal finances, Good in records and information keeping, maintaining confidential data and information, Honesty
Other attributes

Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a highly dynamic environment Strong coordination and project management skills
Adherence to financial and procurement regulations, policies, systems and procedures
Budget monitoring and evaluation skills and ability to coherently write and present simple reports Proven experience to manage complex assignments in a time conscious and coordinated manner
Ability to deal with multiple reporting requirements and have timely delivery of quality accounting
Ability to prioritize competing demands and work in a professional team
Professional writing and oral skills in English is a requirement

Qualified candidates who meet the criteria above are welcome to apply before the deadline of 14th March 2014, 4:30 pm. Please attach a cover letter clearly stating which job you are applying for and a copy of your curriculum vitae and send it to only one of the addresses below. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Email Address: info@favoritegroup.net

Physical Address:
Favorite Group Ltd.
Infotech Place, 2nd Floor South
565 MwaiKibaki Road - Kawe Beach

Postal Address:
Recruitment
Favorite Group Ltd.
P.O. Box: 105300
Dar es Salaam