Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy at Kilora Talent Partners

Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy at Kilora Talent Partners

Job Vacancy: Accounts Assistant

Location: Tanzania

Target Candidates: Tanzanian Nationals Only

Job Category: Finance / Accounting

Job Role Insights

• Qualification: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or related field

• Experience: Prior experience as an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, or Finance Clerk (prior experience in Chinese or foreign enterprises preferred)

• Taxation Knowledge: Basic understanding of Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) statutory and tax compliance procedures

About the Role

Kilora Talent Partners is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Accounts Assistant (Tanzanian National) to support daily accounting and financial administration tasks. Working under the direction of the Finance Manager and Senior Accountants, the position maintains daily expense records, processes vouchers, organizes receipts and bank reconciliations, prepares Excel financial schedules, and assists with TRA tax filing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping & Financial Documentation

• Document Management: Collect, verify, organize, and archive invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and general ledger records.

• Voucher & Ledger Entry: Maintain daily cash, bank, and expense logs; assist in filing accounting vouchers and maintaining general ledger integrity.

• Reconciliations: Assist with bank statement reconciliations and periodic verification of financial ledger balances.

2. Payments & Tax Support

• Payables & Reimbursements: Process supporting documents for supplier payments, invoice verifications, and employee petty cash/expense reimbursements.

• TRA Tax Compliance: Assist in compiling basic supporting documents and schedules for Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) tax returns and filings.

• Audit Support: Supply requested accounting records, vouchers, and schedules to Finance Managers, internal accountants, and external auditors during reviews.

3. Financial Reporting & Administration

• Excel Reporting: Create and update routine Excel financial schedules, petty cash summaries, and basic financial performance reports.

• Confidentiality & Compliance: Handle financial data with strict professional ethics, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

Eligibility & Education

• Nationality: Must be a Tanzanian National.

• Academic Background: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related business field.

Experience & Technical Competencies

• Experience: Practical experience as an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, or Finance Clerk; previous employment with a Chinese company or foreign enterprise is preferred.

• Software Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP) is an added advantage.

• Tax & Finance Knowledge: Practical grasp of general accounting principles and basic TRA tax processes.

• Core Attributes: Highly numerate, meticulous, detail-oriented, honest, and possess strong written and spoken English communication skills.

How to Apply

Submission Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly via email:

• Email: [email protected]

• Subject Line: Application for Accounts Assistant