Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at ITM Tanzania Limited. Dar es Salaam.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Keep daily transaction records accurate under International Accounting Standards and reconcile bank, customer and supplier balances
- Track construction project costs, budgets and spending while managing asset accounting and cost controls
- Oversee cash flow, bank reconciliations, petty cash, treasury activity and general ledger accounts
- Prepare financial and management reports, budgets and variance analysis to inform decisions
- File statutory returns, maintain finance documents and support audits with records and explanations
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, plus a CPA qualification
- At least four years of relevant experience, including work in construction
- Strong grounding in project accounting, cost control, accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an accountant with construction experience who can handle project costs alongside core accounting and compliance work. The job is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
From the employer
Purpose of the role
Accountant will be responsible to manage and oversee financial records, reporting, and compliance, with a strong focus on construction project accounting, cost control, and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
· To maintain proper and accurate records of all daily transactions in accordance with International Accounting Standards.
· Monitor cash flow, manage bank reconciliations, and oversee petty cash and treasury operations.
· Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and other regulatory submissions.
· Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies.
· Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
· Assist in budget preparation, financial planning, and variance analysis.
· Prepare financial reports and management reports to support business decision-making.
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information
· Maintain all account and finance documents such us invoice, contracts in the filling system for record keeping.
· Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
· Reconciliation of bank, customer, and supplier’s balances.
· Manage the full cycle of asset accounting.
· Manage project-based accounting, including tracking costs, budgets, and expenditures for construction projects.
· Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, financial policies, and accounting standards.
Qualifications required
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· CPA qualification is required
· Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience, with prior experience in the construction industry
· Strong understanding of project accounting and cost control
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
· Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel