Financial Accountant at Mbeya Cement Company Limited | Full-Time Job Opportunity
Company: Mbeya Cement Company Limited (a member of Amsons Group)
Location: Mbeya, Tanzania
Application Deadline: October 13, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company:
Mbeya Cement Company Limited, part of Amsons Group, is a leading manufacturing company that provides sustainable building and construction solutions in Tanzania and internationally.
Position Overview:
Mbeya Cement is seeking a Financial Accountant to be based at the Mbeya Plant. The role reports to the Finance Manager and is focused on maintaining the accuracy of the company’s financial records, managing fixed assets, ensuring statutory compliance, and handling insurance matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Journal Entries: Ensure that journal entries are accurately prepared and posted into the ERP system in a timely manner.
- Balance Sheet Management: Act as the custodian for all balance sheet accounts in the trial balance, ensuring completeness and accuracy through reconciliations and analysis.
- Fixed Asset Monitoring: Manage the fixed assets register, including overseeing capital work in progress, additions, capitalizations, disposals, and write-offs.
- Provisions and Accruals: Validate and ensure provisions and accruals comply with International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Insurance Management: Handle company insurance policies, including renewals and claims, and act as a liaison between the insurer, broker, and company.
- Statutory Financials: Assist in ensuring that the company’s statutory financial statements are audited and signed off on time.
- Period Management: Ensure financial periods are opened and closed on time.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Professional Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an Affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Experience:
- Have At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or financial auditing.
- Have an Experience in financial accounting will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Have ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.
- Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to identify issues quickly, make sound judgments, and implement solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to send the following documents via mcc.recruitments@mbeyacement.com, clearly indicating in the subject line the position applied for and years of experience:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Academic certificates
Application Deadline: October 13, 2024