Assistant Accountant Bank Reconciliation and VAT (1 post)

Job Position:Assistant Accountant Bank Reconciliation and VAT (1 post) 
Reports to: Tax and Treasury Accountant
Company:Unilever Tea Tanzania Ltd
Location:Mufindi, Tanzania
Department:Finance
Company Profile
Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
Our Corporate Strategy aims to double the size of our business by 2020 while halving our environmental footprints.
Every day, around the world, people drink cups of tea. Our brands are trusted IJ everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we can confirm that we've grown to become one of the world's most successful fast moving consumer goods companies.
Besides, Unilever places so much value on employee engagement and development by providing vital and relevant professional experiences.
Unilever Tea Tanzania Limited is a plantation company operating under Unilever Tea, East Africa (UTEA). UTIL employs over 5,500 employees whose safety and security are very important to the business.
We are currently looking to hire Assistant manager - Mechanical workshop, Assistant Manager - Engine and pumps, Assistant Manager Electrical, Registered Nurses and Assistant Accountant bank reconciliation and VAT for our Tanzania business. These roles will be both office and field based and requires candidates with knowledge for the respective jobs discipline.
Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant Bank Reconciliation and VAT
-Do all bank reconciliations, weekly for key ones and monthly for others
-Compile Monthly VAT returns
-Prepare VAT claim deductions
-Prepare monthly a summary of VAT refunds status
-Perform any other duties assigned by Tax and Treasury Accountant
Relevant Skills and Experience:
-Bachelors in Accounting / Finance and or Professional qualification on Accounting
-Experience - One to Two years business experience Effective communication and influencing skills
-Good spoken/written English and Swahili languages Good computer skills
-Flexibility with work hours depending upon business needs
-Critical success factors of the job
-Key SOL - delivered with high level of integrity, honesty, trustworthy, respectful:
-Bias for Action - Action-driven leadership by using speed and sense of urgency in making decisions. Simplifying agenda, carefully choosing priorities and intelligent risk-taking. Not wasting time on bureaucracy as it is output that counts.
-Building Talent & Teams - People-driven leadership where the best people are put in the right positions, regardless of gender or background. Recognizing people for their contributions, and investing in their development through giving feedback and challenging work. Building aligned and cohesive teams that pull together to win.
-Consumer & Customer Focus - Purpose-driven leadership which is externally focused on customers and consumers. Seeing our brands through their eyes.
-Growth Mindset - Competitive-driven leadership by taking the lead in the market place, having a positive attitude about the company's future and developing the passion to win and placing a fresh emphasis on innovations.
-Accountability & Responsibility - Performance-driven leadership measured against KPls and high standards. Holding self and others accountable to deliver results.
Application Instructions:
All applications should be sent to the address below on or before 11th October 2013. Eligible candidates are required to submit detailed CV with names of three referees and an application letter.
Unilever is an equal opportunity employer.
Service Delivery specialist
Unilever Tea Tanzania Ltd
P.O.BOX 40,
Iringa
Mufindi
Source:The Guardian, 26th September,2013