Assistant Accountant Job Opportunity at Africado Limited 

Assistant Accountant Job Opportunity at Africado Limited 

Assistant Accountant

 Location: Siha District, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

 Company: Africado Limited 

 Application Deadline: 30th July 2025 

About Africado Limited 

Africado Limited is a leading agricultural export company headquartered in Kilimanjaro,  

Tanzania. As pioneers in the avocado industry, Africado is committed to quality production,  community impact, and sustainability. We are expanding our finance team to strengthen  

controls, improve reporting, and support strategic growth using modern ERP tools like Sage  X3. 

Position: Accountant 

Reports To: Finance Manager 

Department: Finance Department 

Type: Full-Time | Permanent (After 3-month probation) 

Key Responsibilities 

 Financial Operations 

• Record, verify, and process day-to-day transactions into Sage X3 ERP, including  payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts. 
• Reconcile bank statements and follow up on discrepancies. 

 Accounts Payable & Receivable 

• Process supplier invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain supplier account  reconciliations.
• Raise and send customer invoices, perform debtor follow-ups, and prepare aging  reports.
• Support credit control processes to maintain healthy cash flow. 

 Inventory & Cost Accounting 

• Support periodic stock counts and assist in reconciling inventory movements in Sage  X3.
• Assist with costing analysis, wastage tracking, and monthly inventory valuation  reporting.

 Fixed Assets 

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in Sage X3. 
• Track acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules. 

 Tax & Statutory Compliance 

• Prepare VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and other statutory returns for review and  filing.
• Ensure all tax records are properly filed and audits are supported with accurate  documentation.

 Month-End & Year-End Closing 

• Assist in month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and  report preparation.
• Support year-end audits by providing required schedules and documentation. 

 Other Duties 

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes. 
• Assist with system improvements and finance-related projects. 
• Support internal and external audits. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or management. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
•  Minimum 1 years of practical experience in accounting/finance  Hands-on experience with Sage X3 (or another ERP like SAP, Oracle, Navision) is  highly preferred
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting) 
•  Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity 
•  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and CV to: [email protected] 

Use the subject line: “Application for Assistant Accountant” 

Deadline: 30th July 2025 at 5:00 PM EAT 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Africado Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are  

committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.