Assistant Accountant

Financial Record-Keeping

• Record daily transactions related to loan disbursements, repayments, and operating expenses.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and reconcile accounts regularly.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns (PAYE, SDL, withholding tax, corporate tax).
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) regulations.
• Monitor deadlines for tax submissions and maintain proper documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary tax-related records.

Payments & Invoicing

• Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
• Oversee payment schedules to vendors and service providers.
• Support payroll processing, ensuring statutory deductions/contributions (PAYE, NSSF, WCF) are accurate.

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing management reports for Eleving Group (Mogo’s parent company).
• Provide financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Track loan portfolio performance and highlight irregularities.

Operational Support

• Liaise with internal teams (sales, customer service, collections) to ensure financial accuracy in loan transactions.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents for easy retrieval.
• Support implementation of accounting software and digital finance tools.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Tanzanian financial regulations.

- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software preferred SAP by design, quickbooks

- CPA certification is an added advantage.

- Prior internship or work experience in accounting or finance preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

- Technical: Strong accounting knowledge, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, understanding of Tanzanian tax laws, and payroll/statutory compliance.

- Analytical: Good numerical skills, attention to detail, ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

- Communication: Clear professional communication, teamwork, and stakeholder liaison skills.

- Organizational: Strong time management, ability to meet deadlines, and maintain proper documentation.

- Professional: Integrity, ethical conduct, commitment to continuous learning; CPA certification is an added advantage.