At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.
Job Title:
Branch Accountant
No. of Subordinates:
7+
Location:
Dar es salaam – Tanzania
No of direct reports:
7+
Department:
Accounts and Finance
Incumbent name:
Direct Report:
Branch Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Indirect Report:
Finance Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Job level:
Experienced
Supervisor’s signature & date:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Degree/Diploma in Accounts, Finance or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Five+ years experience in Accounts or related field
LANGUAGE:
Fluent in English
About the company:
EA Foods Limited is a food-tech company focusing on efficient distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the highest distribution efficiency in the industry.
Be a part of something big EA Foods Limited is growing and now is your chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean company who asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return give you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food-tech and distribution space.
Job Summary:
The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that reports on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures are accurate.
The Senior Accounts Officer will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise accountants and accounting assistants in verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling Bank accounts, accounts payables and receivables
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards
Participate in preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing or tracking purchase order numbers as well as producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes or potential fraud
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure all documents are well stored/filled as per company policy
Performing other accounting duties as assigned
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or Diploma in accounting/Finance or related field
An excellent written and oral command in Kiswahili and English
Knowledge of general accounting principals
Proficient in relevant computer software
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
4+ years in Finance/Accounting or related field experience
Working Conditions:
Working station is Dar es salaam – Tanzania
The Senior Accounts Officer/Accounts and Finance supervisor will be required to work as per EA Foods Limited working conditions in terms of working hours and days and when necessary, employee may be required to work beyond working hours
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
Experience in reconciliations and Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
Deadline-oriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
Good communication skills – both written and verbal
Organizational skills and information management
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently, unsupervised
Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others
To apply for this job please visit eafoods.applytojob.com.
