Accountant TZ at Riana Group

This role combines accounting and office administration duties, including tax compliance, payroll processing, audit, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and inventory oversight. The candidate will also manage office operations such as petty cash, and supplier/client communications, while improving financial processes where applicable.

Responsibilities

Accounts

• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax and regulatory framework by preparing statutory returns Independently-i.e PAYE, WCF, NSSF, WITHOLDINGS, SDL, QUARTERLY ADVANCE CORPORATE TAX, VAT FILING, ANNUAL RETURN
• Knowledge of payroll processing as per the Tanzania Revenue Authority policies.
• Should be able to handle audits both externally and internally by supplying relevant documentation.
• Will be responsible for generating EFD invoices for sales.
• Three-way matching for the purchase invoices to ensure compliance -i.e check on EFD issues.
• Will be responsible for bank transactions postings and reconciliation on daily basis.
• Will be fully responsible for receivable accounting by billing and contacting clients on collections. Which include documentation of invoices and submission to the customers and payment follow up via calls, emails and visits
• Responsible for accounts payable including verification of the supporting documents, compliance with TRA, reconciliation and creating a payment plan for suppliers.
• Will be responsible for the office petty cash management
• Should have some knowledge of inventory management i.e Valuation, stock take etc
• Leadership skills – experience in leading a team of at least 5-10 people.
• Knowledge of Zoho Books will be an added advantage.
• Continuously seek process improvements and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Admin

• Support and coordinate general office administration with office supplies, documentation, filing and ensure smooth day-to-day operations for the team at the office and in the Field.
• Departmental collaboration for administrative support e.g. Operations, Projects, HR.
• To carry out any other tasks as may be directed by the Management.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA(T) or ACCA preferred

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience accounting and administration roles

Supervisory Experience

• Must have managed a team of at least 5 – 10 people
• Software & Systems
• Proficiency in Zoho Books or knowledge of accounting software or other ERP systems; strong Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations
• Accounting Knowledge
• Understanding of AP/AR processes, accrual accounting, VAT/WHT application, and reconciliation practices
• Attention to Detail
• Essential for accurate invoicing, reconciliation, tax handling, and reporting and Payroll Analysis.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Address questions from vendor and customer teams; liaise across departments
• Time Management & Organization
• Fulfill month-end closing duties and timely filing of returns and reports