Assistant Accountant at Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Assistant Accountant at Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL)
Job Vacancy: Assistant Accountant
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time
About the Institution
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s leading independent news network. MCL publishes major national print and digital news titles including Mwananchi, The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti, alongside digital products such as Mwananchi Digital and Mwanaclick.
Role Purpose
The Assistant Accountant supports the Receivables Accountant in managing the advertising and digital revenue cycle—from order verification and invoicing to cash collection and financial reporting. The position ensures accurate customer accounts in SAP and timely receivables collection to safeguard the company’s cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
1. Order Verification & Credit Control
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Verify advertising/digital customer orders, LPOs, approved rates, discounts, and authorizations prior to publication.
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Enforce credit limits and payment terms (cash, prepayment, or credit).
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Review new credit applications, compile documentation, and submit recommendations to the Receivables Accountant.
2. Invoicing & Account Maintenance
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Generate accurate and timely invoices matched against verified orders and proof of publication.
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Maintain customer master data and individual customer ledger accounts within SAP.
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Issue monthly account statements, process approved credit notes, and post adjustments with supporting documentation.
3. Cash Collection & Query Resolution
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Follow up on outstanding receivables with clients, agencies, and sales teams.
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Post and allocate all cash, cheque, bank, and mobile money receipts accurately in SAP.
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Investigate and resolve customer billing disputes and manage a log of escalated queries.
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Support handover procedures for long-overdue accounts to collection agencies when approved.
4. Accounting, Reconciliations & Reporting
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Post daily sales, receipts, credit notes, and journals into SAP.
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Prepare daily sales reports and weekly debtors aging analysis.
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Perform monthly reconciliations of customer accounts, agency statements, and debtors control accounts against the general ledger.
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Compute monthly sales commissions for sales executives and agencies based on verified collections.
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Assist in month-end financial closing processes and external audit preparations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Academic & Professional Qualifications
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Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Professional: CPA (T) or equivalent professional accounting qualification (or substantial progress toward completion).
Experience & Systems Competencies
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Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or general accounting (experience in media, advertising, or service sectors is preferred).
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Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP (FI / SD modules) is a strong advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application materials in PDF format through one of the following channels:
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Online Career Portal: https://careers.mcl.co.tz
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Email Submission: [email protected]
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Application Deadline: 30th October 2026
Note: MCL is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
