Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy at Thomson Safaris LTD
Job snapshot
| Role | Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Deadline | s, and maintenance of high professional standards within the team |
Key responsibilities
- Making sure payroll postings and related entries are correctly recorded in QuickBooks.
- Maintaining proper documentation to support statutory filings and inspections.
- Making sure monthly accounts are prepared accurately and on time with every anomalies identified investigated resolved.
- Supporting monthly stock reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assisting in Maintaining working relationships with banks suppliers service providers on routine operational matters when necessary escalating key issues to the Finance Manager.
- Position: Accounts Team Leader.
- Reviewing supplier invoices and LPOs ahead of the payment approval is granted in line with delegated authority limits.
- Maintaining accurate records of fixed assets and support periodic asset verification exercises.
- Issues are resolved inside agreed timelines This as well covers reviewing cost of trip variances and follow up with responsible COT accountants.
- Supporting the Finance Manager in the preparation of financial information for quarterly and annual reporting.
- Company; Thomson Safaris LTD.
- Assisting in the implementation and follow up of audit recommendations under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
- Maintaining the broad Ledger and oversee daily review of transactions posted in QuickBooks so that accuracy completeness authenticity.
- Monitoring accounts payable aging and support settlement of supplier obligations.
- Assisting with follow up with internal departments to resolve accounting and payment related issues.
- Making sure payment of statutory obligations covering PAYE SDL NSSF VAT service levies provisional tax remaining statutory liabilities for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
- Assisting with budgeting forecasting cash flow monitoring providing input and variance analysis as required.
- Leading plan direct tasks are completed efficiently and in line with policies and procedures This as well covers coordinate the activities of the Accounts team.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts covering Balance Sheet Profit Loss Cash Flow statements for review by the Finance Manager.
- Reports To: Finance Manager.
- Assisting in securing compliance with IFRS Tanzania tax laws internal company policies inside the Accounts function.
- Assisting in internal, external; tax audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations; supporting documentation.
- Reviewing and oversee bank and cash reconciliations so that sufficient funds are accessible for daily operations.
- Assisting in the review implementation and enforcement of accounting policies procedures internal controls as established by Management.
- Carrying out every remaining accounting or finance related duties as given by the Finance Manager in line with the assistant nature of the role.
- Reviewing and oversee debtors and creditors accounts securing reconciliations are performed regularly and discrepancies resolved promptly.
- Providing guidance coaching and performance monitoring for Accounts staff.
- Making sure clear task allocation, adherence to deadlines; maintenance of high professional standards inside the team.
Requirements
- Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting systems.
- Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS and financial reporting practices Accounts Team Leader.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, covering team supervision or leadership responsibility.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline.
- Proven experience managing month end and year end closing processes account reconciliations financial reporting.
- CPA(T) professional certification.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV copies of academic certificates and a cover letter detailing their related experience and qualifications to by October 15 th 2026.
Please include Accounts Team Leader in the subject line.
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- What role is open?
- A Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy vacancy is open.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is s, and maintenance of high professional standards within the team.
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- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the employer site
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Advert requirement: Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, covering team supervision or leadership responsibility. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Proven experience managing month end and year end closing processes account reconciliations financial reporting. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory frameworks. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting systems. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Key skills How to apply Common questions Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting systems. Strong w.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements for .... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of s, and maintenance of high professional standards within the team..
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy, use the method in this advert and finish before s, and maintenance of high professional standards within the team.
- Open the official application page: https://thomsonsafaris.com.
- Create or log into your candidate account and complete the form for Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy at Thomson Safaris LTD.
- Upload your CV and the required documents, then submit. Submit before s, and maintenance of high professional standards within the team.
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