Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Job at FINCA Microfinance Bank Tanzania

Company: FINCA Microfinance Bank Tanzania

Department: Finance and Administration

Location: FINCA Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Window: 12/11/2026 – 23/11/2026

Job Summary

FINCA is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to process, verify, and reconcile a wide range of accounting documents, including invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers. In this role, you will review and code financial information, maintain accurate records, and compile financial reports to ensure operational integrity across the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Payments

• Manage and process supplier payments, ensuring all transactions are properly accounted for.
• Process staff advances to support daily operations, as well as top-up cheques to branches.
• Prepare and post prepayments, amortizations, provisions, and accruals.
• File accounting vouchers on a daily basis and ensure proper record maintenance.

2. Reconciliations & Ledger Management

• Perform daily reconciliations of General Ledgers.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet schedules and maintain staff advance accounts.
• Conduct daily checks and monitoring of interest accruals on loans and savings, following up with the IT department on any abnormal variances.

3. Tax, Regulatory & Audit Compliance

• Prepare and process payments for all regulated taxes and compile regulatory reports.
• Perform tax verification checks prior to paying service providers to ensure accurate tax deductions.
• Assist internal auditors, compliance teams, and external auditors by providing required supporting documentation upon request.

4. Financial Reporting & Inventory Support

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly consolidated reports, as well as branch and product profitability reports.
• Participate in the day-to-day receipt of goods and monthly stocktaking exercises.
• Carry out any other duties assigned within the accounting department.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• University Degree or Advanced Diploma preferably in Accounting or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, with mandatory prior experience in the banking sector.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting packages.
• Solid report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and banking operations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV directly via email:

Application Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

(Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).