Accountant - Tanzania

• Perform monthly postings and reconciliations, including petty cash, bank, supplier, and tax reconciliations using QuickBooks.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for all expenses and revenues.
• Manage the filing and organization of financial documentation including contracts, invoices, and salary slips.
• Prepare monthly reports necessary for financial reporting and assist with cashflow forecast updates.

• Ensure compliance with all taxation and regulatory requirements including NSSF, PAYE, VAT, and WHT.
• Liaise with tax advisors and external auditors by providing required documentation and responding to queries.
• Monitor cash and bank balances and ensure adequate TZS and USD balances for operational needs.
• Strengthen internal controls and contribute to improving cost efficiency through better supplier agreements.

• Review field expenses and reconcile budgets with actual expenses together with enumerators and field teams.
• Prepare project expense reports for each batch of field activities.
• Process project-related payments and supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Support financial planning for field activities and project implementation.

• Assist with procurement of office supplies and operational needs.
• Oversee office support staff such as cleaners.
• Help organize logistics for enumerator trainings, workshops, and meetings (venue bookings, catering, transport, etc.).
• Provide administrative support where necessary to ensure smooth office operations.

• Tanzania nationality.
• BA Degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial compliance.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Monthly financial reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Financial documentation and filing systems are well organized and easily accessible.
• Field expense reconciliations are accurate and efficient.
• Compliance requirements are consistently met without delays or penalties.
• The Tanzania office operates with clear financial visibility and strong cost control.

• Competitive compensation: Starting salary of TZS 2,150,960 gross per month (exact grade determined by experience and interview performance).
• Benefits: Medical insurance and 21 days of annual leave.
• Professional growth: Annual learning budget of up to USD 1,000 and 10 days of professional learning leave per year.
• Flexibility: Remote work options in accordance with Laterite’s remote work policy.

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