Branch Accountant Job Opportunity at EA Foods

Branch Accountant Job Opportunity at EA Foods

Position: Branch Accountant

EA Foods

At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.

Job Title: Branch Accountant No. of Subordinates: 7+
Location: Dar es salaam – Tanzania No of direct reports: 7+
Department: Accounts and Finance Incumbent name:
Direct Report: Branch Manager Incumbent signature & date:
Indirect Report: Finance Manager Incumbent signature & date:
Job level: Experienced Supervisor’s signature & date:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Degree/Diploma in Accounts, Finance or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE: Five+ years experience in Accounts or related field
LANGUAGE: Fluent in English

About the company:

EA Foods Limited is a food-tech company focusing on efficient distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the highest distribution efficiency in the industry.

Be a part of something big EA Foods Limited is growing and now is your chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean company who asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return give you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food-tech and distribution space.

Job Summary:

The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that reports on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures are accurate.

The Senior Accounts Officer will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the Finance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise accountants and accounting assistants in verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling Bank accounts, accounts payables and receivables
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards
• Participate in preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
• Assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing or tracking purchase order numbers as well as producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes or potential fraud
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure all documents are well stored/filled as per company policy
• Performing other accounting duties as assigned
• Educational and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor or Diploma in accounting/Finance or related field
• An excellent written and oral command in Kiswahili and English
• Knowledge of general accounting principals
• Proficient in relevant computer software
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• 4+ years in Finance/Accounting or related field experience

Working Conditions:

• Working station is Dar es salaam – Tanzania
• The Senior Accounts Officer/Accounts and Finance supervisor will be required to work as per EA
• Foods Limited working conditions in terms of working hours and days and when necessary, employee may be required to work beyond working hours
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
• Experience in reconciliations and Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Deadline-oriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Organizational skills and information management
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised
• Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others

How to Apply:

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