Accountant Officer at Wapo Scaffolding Limited

Accountant Officer at Wapo Scaffolding Limited June 2025

Position: Accountant Officer
Company: Wapo Scaffolding Limited
Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary 
Accountant Officer will be responsible for
managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury functions.
Closing on time of monthly and yearly accounting periods. The
preparation of the annual financial statements and the review of all
reports prepared by his direct reports Responsible for the accuracy and
timeous submission of all tax returns to government agencies. Monitoring day to day operational activities for Wapo Scaffolding (T) Limited.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study. At least 5 years post qualification experience
• CPA (T), ACCA,or any other internationally recognized accounting profession is added advantage
• Analytical thinker and problem Solver
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Excel or Account system
• Knowledge of company’s act and taxation laws and regulations
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships
• Ability to Identify problems quickly, make sound judgments and implement solutions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Maintain
  accurate financial records for external clients, including bookkeeping,
  general ledger preparation, and account reconciliations
• Management
  of all accounting operational tasks including billing, Accounts
  Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting and Revenue
  Recognition.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
• Handle VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax filings, ensuring adherence to local tax laws and deadlines.
• Prepare vat, income tax, withholding tax and other relevant country specific tax reporting and related reconciliation.
• Assist in preparing and submitting client tax returns promptly and accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive records of tax filings and payments, ensuring all supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Record daily financial transactions for clients, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial data.
• Review intercompany transactions and resolve validations and queries in a timely manner
• Follow up on outstanding debtors and prepare debtors report.
• Work with operational & Sales team to prepare weekly and monthly budgets forecasts.
• Review and monitoring of general ledger postings including review of accrual schedules and all month end reconciliations.
• Maintain
  the fixed asset register for additions, depreciation, deletion, and
  disposal to be in line with the current fixed assets status.
• Compile and analyses financial reports and find discrepancies that require management’s attention.
• Ensure closing of all audit queries pertaining to financial accounting highlighted by the authorities.
• Perform any other official duty as may be assigned by your supervisor.

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) certified copies of Education Certificates
Applicants should indicate three referees with their reliable contacts.
Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview Send all application through Email: hr@waposcaffolding.com
Deadline: 19th June, 2025.