• Process day-to-day financial transactions, including supplier invoices, receipts, payment requests, and other routine accounting documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems, both physical and digital, in accordance with established document control standards.
  
• Manage petty cash, including reconciliation, documentation, and replenishment requests.
  
• Support monthly bank reconciliations and identify and report any discrepancies for review.
  
• Assist with payroll inputs for employees, including working hours, leave, allowances, and other relevant information, while coordinating closely with HR.
  
• Track supplier invoices and ensure payments are processed accurately, on time, and with the required authorisation.
  
• Support month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for review.
  
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for office, site, and operational equipment.
  
• Assist with the preparation of VAT and withholding tax documentation and supporting schedules for relevant transactions.
  
• Liaise with relevant statutory authorities regarding routine filings, inspections, and administrative requirements under appropriate guidance.
  
• Support basic procurement activities, including sourcing quotations, preparing purchase requests, and tracking deliveries for office and site requirements.
  
• Process, verify, and maintain records of expense claims submitted by employees and management.
  
• Coordinate with finance teams across related entities on cross-entity invoicing, cost allocations, and recharge transactions where required.
  
• Assist with the collection, preparation, and filing of financial documentation required for audits, statutory inspections, and management reporting.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure financial and company information is handled securely and professionally.
  
• Provide accurate financial and administrative updates to the remotely based finance management team.
  
• Identify unusual, high-value, or potentially sensitive financial matters and escalate them appropriately for review and approval.
  
• Support the effective administration of financial activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions and records.
  

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in bookkeeping, junior accounting, finance administration, or a similar role, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.
  
• Previous experience working within Tanzania and familiarity with local accounting and financial administration practices is highly desirable.
  
• Working knowledge of Zanzibar's tax and statutory filing environment is an advantage.
  
• Exposure to accounting software such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage, or other relevant accounting systems is preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping procedures, reconciliations, supplier payments, expense processing, and financial record keeping.
  
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling financial and confidential company information.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and financial data.
  
• Ability and willingness to learn new accounting, payroll, and financial management systems.
  
• Fluent in both English and Swahili, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, follow financial procedures accurately, and exercise sound judgement when handling routine transactions.
  
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple financial and administrative priorities.
  
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with employees, suppliers, management, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders.
  
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately.
  
• Professional, reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to financial administration.
  
• Ability to work effectively under a remote reporting structure while maintaining strong coordination with local management and relevant stakeholders.