MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS
The Employee shall recognize that he is an important member of the management team which is jointly and severally responsible for the failures and success of the business of the company.
Take charge of all financial accounting, cost accounting matters of the Company and other group financing activities that may be assigned by the EMPLOYER to the EMPLOYEE which the EMPLOYEE undertakes to carry out with due diligence.
The first and foremost duty is to formulate and administer working accounting and costing budget systems, procedures and controls to be documented in accounting manuals and establish a workable ERP system to be implemented as soon as possible within the contract period.
Budgeting, financial planning and management; auditing, taxation, treasury matters, corporate finance, business planning and development, MIS reporting; monitoring and control of operational performance cash and fund flows statements.
Maintain Company Accounts and supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts of the company as well as assist with all other units of the Group.
Advise Management on related accounting and costing problems including taxation.
Consolidation of company accounts on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, where and when required including of consolidation of group accounts as required by the IFRS.
Study, modify and improve accounting records and related systems.
To ensure that projections and reporting of the company’s activities are in accordance with laid down policies and procedures of the Management.
Preparation of budgets and ability to optimise the use of resources. ( cash, stocks and inventories)
Timely preparation of Management accounts and financial reports to keep the Management and Board of the company satisfied that the company is on the laid down track and moving according to schedule.
Control of funds, resources and activities of the company to ensure achievement of targets measuring performance against targets and dissemination of information to facilitate timely intervention action where necessary.
Advise and act on
Financial implications of decision-making.
Statutory requirements and Government returns and their timely completion within specified period.
Evaluate the cost effectiveness of all aspects of company operation in relation to their impact on the bottom line, protection of assets and recommend action where necessary. Work out the cost implication of all actions and plans taken by Management.
Review debtors, creditors, bank accounts of the Group to ensure that funds are realised and credited promptly to the company’s bank accounts and that debtors do not become doubtful or bad. Produce monthly analysis of above mentioned accounts, reconciliation of inter-company transactions on monthly basis.
Co – ordinate with;
Company lawyers in matters where legal advice is required.
Deal with insurers to ensure company property is protected and claims are processed and paid.
Company auditors, TRA and other government inspectors to ensure that their responsibilities are carried out effectively and timely.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Managerial expertise and skills in building up an Accounting and Finance team which can turn around the Company in the shortest time possible.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills so that Financial Controller can become an effective communications bridge between Management and the Finance and accounting team in articulating Company policies, plans and strategies.
Technical expertise in construction of Accounting and Finance system appropriate to the Company, Government and Internationally recognised cash and fund flow systems, budgets, M.I.S e.t.c
While constructing and recording the new systems Financial Controller will be required to take steps immediately to rectify the existing systems to conform to the requirement of National Tax Audit requirement and dealing with outstanding tax issues.
We expect the new Financial Controller to immediately provide guidance on the above within the shortest learning curve possible.
The above means Financial Controller should be prepared to work under pressure on achieving results set by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Fully qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
REPORTING
Reports to the Managing Director‘s office on day to day duties.
Job Location based in Tanzania
Foreign United States dollar saving of 2500 per month.
Local Allowance of Tanzanian shillings 500,000 per month.
Family status accommodation
Economy Class air travel provided for candidate, wife and children below the age of 18 years.
Company car will be provided to successful candidate.
Company will cover utility bills at company set rates
CA
8 Years
Above Rs.300,000/-
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