Accountant Job Vacancy at CVPeople Tanzania
Job Overview
Accountant Job Vacancy at CVPeople Tanzania
Accountant
CVPeople Tanzania | Full time
Mwanza, Tanzania | Posted on 12/18/2025
Job Description
The Accountant will be responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy and operations. The role will establish robust accounting policies and procedures, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and efficiency across trading, services, and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Establish and staff the finance department to meet business needs.
- Drive strategic financial planning to align with company objectives.
- Manage financial reporting, analysis, and presentation to management and the board.
- Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee accounting optimization, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Provide accurate and timely communication with the Board on financial matters.
- Supervise and mentor staff, monitoring performance and capacity building.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Manage cash flow, treasury, and risk management activities.
- Leverage ERP systems (preferably Next ERP) for financial efficiency and reporting.
Key Deliverables
- Finance department organizational structure.
- Comprehensive Financial Policies & Procedures Manual.
- Internal Control Framework.
- Standardized management and board reporting templates.
- Effective cost control and efficiency measures.
- Optimized cash flow and treasury management processes.
- Robust risk management strategies.
- High-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) preferred but not mandatory.
- Mid-level managerial experience in Accounting.
- Proven experience in financial management within trading, logistics, services, or manufacturing sectors.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and audit requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Next ERP.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
