Latest Job Oportunity at Alaf Limited Tanzania 2022
ALAF was the first company to start a steel tube mill In Tanzania (in 1971), the first company to introduce customized Z-Purlins (in 2013) and the first company to introduce deformed bars in customized sizes (in 2012). Alaf Tanzania Jobs Opportunities.
Today ALAF offers a wide range of Roofing products, Pipes & Hollow sections, Aluminium Zinc coated steel coil, Cold-rolled products, Structural Steel and Engineering products.
ALAF Limited is the first and the only company in its category in Tanzania to be accredited with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2005 based on its quality standards and commitment towards the environment. Its products also conform to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards.
Introduction
The Financial Controller’s responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage the general accounting function
- Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
- Identifying tax risks and developing solutions for potential tax issues, keeping abreast of new developments in tax legislation, and updating the Company’s management of new legislative developments.
Job Functions: Accounting,Finance,Financial Planning
Industries: Manufacturing
Specification
Financial Accounting:
- To ensure accuracy of books of accounts
- To ensure monthly closing of accounts within agreed timelines.
- Preparation of IFRS accounts and GL schedules.
- Ensure accuracy & timely postings of entries in SAP/ERP
- Ensure monthly review and reconciliation of account payables.
- Ensure vendor accounts are reconciled and balance confirmations are obtained
- Ensure timely reconciliations of all bank accounts.
- Assist in providing data for the Board pack.
- Review and ensure accurate monthly provisions and prepayment accounts
- Review and monitor staff imprest and other advances, for timely settlements
- Internal audit – drive compliance with IA observations. Alaf Tanzania Jobs Opportunities
- Work with external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audit
- To establish and implement strong internal financial controls
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliation and establish controls.
- Accurately maintain Fixed Assets records, ensure periodic physical verification
- Any other work that may be assigned by the management
Tax compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Tax laws and regulations in Company’s financial dealings
- Ensure all tax returns are accurately prepared and timely filed with tax authorities
- Co-ordinate tax audit, transfer price audit and any other audit by the Revenue authorities
- Ensure Accounts books are reconciled with VAT, WHT and statutory returns at all times
- Ensure Company’s VAT refund claims are timely filed and follow-up with the Tax authorities for refund
- Ensure necessary documents are properly maintained and available for verification by Tax authorities
- Ensure EFD reports are reconciled with the Account books at all times
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of Company’s imports with TANSAD records
- Ensure necessary export permits are available for all exports
- Co-ordinate with Company’s Tax consultants for regular Tax health check-ups and ensure the observations are resolved in time
- Ensure timely response to queries by Tax authorities, Company’s internal auditors
- Identify and evaluate tax risks and set-up processes to eliminate/minimize the risks
Insurance
- Build relationships with the insurance companies/partners,
- Monitor coverage and maintain insurance register
- Ensure all renewals are on time and costs details are accurately maintained
- Assist in settlement of claims and documentation.
- Proper upkeep of Claims register/records
Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business or related field.
- Chartered Accountancy or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience:
- Proven experience of 8-10 years as a Public Accountant, out of which at least 5 years should be in a senior managerial role handling financial accounting and tax compliance
- The ability to work with SAP ERP.
- Extensive knowledge of Accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Sound problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to properly interpret, apply and make decisions in accordance with the relevant policies.
- High integrity and judgment. Alaf Tanzania Jobs Opportunities
- An ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers.
- Ability to work well with the existing management team.
- Adept in developing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders
- Go-getter approach
- Fluent in written and spoken English, understanding of Swahili will be an added advantage.
Closing Date 07/04/2022
