JOB OPPORTUNITY: 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: info@africado.co.tz
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.
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