Job Title: Chief Accountant (at Logistics Company)
Phone: +255 22 266 7941
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2013
Position Description:
We Offer
A chance to explore your opportunities in one of the world’s fastest growing
logistics company. In this company, we strive to create value for our customers
through our global reach and local knowledge. We put our customers first,
understand their business, and develop solutions to meet their unique needs by
proactively driving improvements and collaborations with our customer’s
. The means of developing yourself into a well-rounded professional and the
scale and global scope it takes for you to achieve even your most ambitious
career goals
. A great career path, both for generalists and for specialists in a wide array
of fields
Key Responsibilities
. Managing the accounting section with the aim of achieving objectives
stipulated by the CFO. Structure tasks and goals, establish efficient courses
of action, set priorities and organize information
. Monitor general ledger postings, ensuring that accounting records are accurate
and established standards both local and APMM GAP, are adhered to
. Ensure development and implementation of IT-financial systems, by using all
relevant functionalities of the IT-financial systems. Strive towards reduction
of section workload through implementation of IT solutions in close
co-operation with the CFO
. Develop financial and accounting policies, standard operation procedures and
guidelines within area of responsibility including accounting and other major
areas
. Oversee the preparation of statutory reporting in direct liaison with company
auditors. Co-ordinates auditing of company accounts with external auditors in
accordance with guidelines stipulated by the CFO
Who we are looking for
. Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent is a
must
. Post-graduation in Finance/Management and audit experience will be a definite
advantage
. Solid Experience in Finance and Accounting
. Staff management experience
. Strong analytical skills
. Knowledge of project/investment analysis
. Good communication skills
. Self-driven, quality and result oriented
. Strong team player, with focus on motivating and further developing the
Finance Team
. Thrive under pressure.
Although this position is based in Tanzania, it is also responsible for
neighbouring countries .i.e. Rwanda, Burundi and Eastern DRC. The incumbent
should have potential to attain a Chief Financial Officer position in two
years.
Email: happy@shugulika.com
Application Instructions:
Send CVs to happy@shugulika.com
ONLY PDF/ MICROSOFT WORD formatted cvs will be accepted.
