Assistant Accountant Job Opportunity at MUV Group

Assistant Accountant Job Opportunity at MUV Group

Position: Assistant Accountant 

Location: Dar es salaam 

Job Summary 

A dynamic and growing organization in the hospitality and production sectors is seeking an experienced Assistant  Accountant who will support the finance and operations team by managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring  accurate financial records, and maintaining strong internal controls within the factory, bar and restaurant  environment. The role involves handling accounts payable and receivable, stock control, petty cash, statutory  compliance, POS system reporting, and preparation of financial reports. 

Accounts Payable & Receivable 

• Process supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments. 
• Prepare customer invoices, track receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain vendor and customer records and ensure reconciliation of all balances. 

Stock Control 

• Monitor stock levels for food, beverages, and bar supplies. 
• Coordinate with storekeepers and procurement to ensure accurate stock records. 
• Conduct regular stock counts and assist in inventory valuation. 

Petty Cash Management 

• Manage and disburse petty cash transactions. 
• Record, reconcile, and maintain petty cash balances according to company policies. 4. POS System Management 
• Extract and verify daily sales reports from the POS system used in the bar and restaurant.
• Reconcile POS sales with cash, mobile money, and bank deposits. 
• Identify and report discrepancies or operational issues within the POS system. 
• Work with operations to ensure accurate POS setup for items, pricing, discounts, and taxes.
• Statutory Compliance 
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns including TRA, NSSF, WCF, and other  regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain compliance documentation and support auditors during reviews. 

Financial Reporting 

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and analysis. 
• Support year-end financial statement preparation and audits. 
• Prepare bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, customer reconciliations, and general ledger checks.

Accounting Software & Systems 

• Use QuickBooks for bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• QuickBooks Specialist certification or advanced proficiency is an added advantage.
• Maintain orderly financial filing systems and digital records. 

Payment Processing 

• Prepare payment vouchers, cheques, and online banking transactions. 
• Ensure all payments are properly authorized and documented. 

Payroll Management 

• Prepare monthly payroll for staff, including attendance verification and overtime calculations.
• Ensure accurate computation of salaries, allowances, deductions, taxes, and statutory contributions. 
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality of payroll information.
• Process payments and generate payroll reports for management.
• Ensure PAYE and other statutory payroll deductions align with TRA, NSSF, and WCF requirements 10.

Additional Duties

• Support budgeting and cost-control initiatives.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and daily sales reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure effective financial controls in the bar and restaurant.

Qualifications & Skills 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in hospitality, bar and restaurant industry and Manufacturing  industry. 
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks is an added advantage. 
• Experience using bar/restaurant POS systems  
• Good knowledge of TRA, NSSF, WCF, and other regulatory procedures. 
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• High level of integrity and attention to detail. 
• Flexible 

To apply, kindly send your updated CV to: [email protected] no later than 15th December 2025.

Only shortlisted  candidates will be contacted