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Job Title: Chief Accountant / SAP FICO Specialist - Tanzania
 
Industry: Manufacturing
 
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 
Salary: Very Competitive based on experience
 
Our client is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Infrastructure piping systems in Tanzania specializing in manufacturing and supply of uPVC and HDPE pipes and its accessories. 

They are looking to for a qualified and competent individual to fill in the position of Chief Accountant
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Reporting to the Financial Controller the purpose of this role is:
  • Manage a team in the accounts & Finance department and offer SAP training on a need basis
  • Ensure accurate daily posting of accounting entries in the SAP system i.e Journals, customers & vendors’ invoices, assets acquisition & disposal, receipts and payments etc
  • Daily variance analysis of products weights between the standard weight and actual weight and ensure accurate daily posting in SAP
  • Monthly  closing of SAP FICO i.e Running of assets depreciation, Recurring entries, foreign currency valuation, Bank reconciliations and CO closing procedures
  • Monthly inventory reconciliation between the system and physical
  • Regular analysis of the G.L to ensure accuracy and timely correction of errors and proper adjustment
  • Monthly Activity prices updating (Plan the Activity Prices, Overhead Percentage Rates Modification & Quantity Based overhead Rates)
  • Monitoring spares consumption and ensuring the same is updated in the system and within budget.
  • Co-ordinate all the statutory audits March and December
  • Year end closing & Opening of new year (Document numbers, Assets and Co prices & numbers)
  • Coordinate with other module users and liaising with the offshore support team on need basis and developments
  • Bear  responsibility for the preparation of Monthly management accounts and yearly budgets in line with the company’s standard format.
  • Any other additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Requirements
  • Excellent numeric and literacy skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills to cope with intense usage of numerous manufacturer systems.
  • Commercially aware.
  • 2-3 years Experience working with SAP FICO module, knowledge in MM modules & PP modules will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to complete complex reconciliations over high volumes of data.
  • Ability to work accurately and effectively with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to detect, research and report data inconsistencies and out of balance situations.
  • A degree in Finance or accounting and qualified Accountant CPA (K)
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Accountant -SAP FICO specialist) vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 5th June 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands

(Next to Unga House)