Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firm. We are made up of over 56,000 people in over 140 countries. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and qualified Senior Associates for our Tanzanian office to be part of a team in our Business Process Solutions (BPS) unit.

VACANCY TITLE: Associate

Overall role
The overall objective of the role is to drive the BPS unit in meeting clients’ needs in outsourced accounting and payroll services.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
Client Service and Interaction:
• Post clients’ accounting information accurately, including payment vouchers, cheques, supplier invoices, bank and cash book entries, and general ledger journals.
• Validate and reconcile records example bank reconciliation, VAT return details with appropriate supporting details.
• File client returns and ensure timely remittance of statutory payments.
• Process ETR’s for approved invoices and ensure proper filing according to established guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and organized filing of client documents, making them easily traceable when needed.
• Prepare relevant and accurate data for reports such as management accounts and journal entries.
• Understand and maintain high standards of client service in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive engagements as per firm policies

Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate must:
• Be able to effectively support all aspects of engagement delivery end-to-end.
• Be a fast learner and analytical thinker.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Experience working in a complex, fast moving environment.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related fields.
• 2 – 3 Years Experience
• CPA /ACCA will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of Tanzanian Tax regulations (Income Tax and VAT) and Labour laws.
• Knowledge and experience in accounting applications like Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, SAGE, etc.
• Work experience from a professional consulting or audit firm will be an added advantage

We offer:
• A fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting professional services firm.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Remuneration: Our remuneration packages are designed to attract and retain the best people as part of our team. We offer salary which is commensurate to each candidate’s level of qualification, experience, and competence for the role. Applicants should send their CVs and cover letter by August 27, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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