Financial Accountant at Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem

Application Deadline: 14-11-2016

Description

Rijk Zwaan has embarked on an ambitious plan to change the face of the horticultural sector in Africa and contribute to a food security and healthy future. Rijk Zwaan will do this by introducing adapted, locally bred and tested hybrid vegetable varieties. Rijk Zwaan Tanzania, based in Arusha will become the hub connecting West, East and Southern Africa. With it’s daughter companies Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem and Rijk Zwaan Afrisem, Rijk Zwaan has already established a long term presence and commitment in Tanzania with production, breeding, R&D, Product Development and Sales.

Job Title: Financial Accountant (1 POST)
(a) Reports to: Financial Controller
(b) Job Summary: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant which deals with accounts payable, accounts receivables, treasury management and processing statutory returns. The incumbent will also assist the Financial Controller in preparation of monthly report also will work closely with all departments in liaising on payments and receipts. He/she will also work in close relation with our zone representative.
(c) Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting.
(d) Experience: At least three (3) years experience in accounting and finance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Financial Accountant shall be responsible to the Financial Controller for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining to Financial Accounts which includes:-

Accounts Payables
i. Book all suppliers invoices, accruing, creditors’ reconciliation and reporting
ii. Prepare various journals and post the approved one in the ledger
iii. Reconcile various balance sheet items
iv. Remit all statutory deduction such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB and VAT withholding among others
v. Withhold and file monthly withholding taxes of suppliers with Commissioner of Domestic Revenue
vi. Maintain accounting filing system to ensure fast and efficient storage and retrieval of financial information
vii. Reconcile and file VAT to commissioner of VAT
viii. Run the payroll/ masterall and prepare payments on due time
ix. Any other duties as may be assigned

Accounts Receivables
i. invoice creation
ii. cash management and debit/credit memo creation
iii. Stock control management
iv. Make daily collection calls
v. Conduct account research and analysis
vi. Prepare and maintain various reports
vii. Maintain an accurate aging report
viii. Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments
ix. Send statement to outstanding customers
x. Reconcile A/R to the G/L
xi. Control over stocks and report accordingly
xii. Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues
xiii. Perform customer care services on matters concerning finance department
Treasury Management
i. Receive request for payment
ii. Check the records to confirm payments
iii. Resolve clients issues
iv. Issue cheques
v. Make Bank reconciliation
vi. Control over cashier’s and zonal cash balances

(e) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to Rijk Zwaan Scheme of Services.
(f) Tenure: Local permanent contract.


How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic credentials to Human Resource Advisor, Afrisem at ajira@rijkzwaan.com
To be considered your application must be received by 14th November, 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply