The Embassy of Denmark is looking for a skilled Accountant and Compliance Officer who knows the ABCs of bookkeeping effortlessly and has a professional interest in operations management and compliance. The incumbent will report to the CFO.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented colleague to join our Embassy’s finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Embassy’s financial operations, ensuring that all accounting and financial reports are accurate, compliant and timely. As an Accountant and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for a range of financial and administrative tasks including bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, and supporting various operational tasks. Your expertise will contribute directly to the financial integrity and efficiency of the Embassy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting principles.
Reporting: Prepare, analyze and share financial reports, forecasts and budgets to assist in management decision making.
Payroll Management: Ensure payments are run smoothly, comply with tax regulations, NSSF, and answer any payroll related questions.
VAT Refunds: Process VAT refund claims, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
Administrative Support: Manage invoicing, budgeting and financial planning tasks. Assist in various reconciliations, audit/financial analysis, reimbursement of expenses and expenditures.
Operational Functions: Support a variety of operational functions to ensure compliance, including procurement, vendor management, and acting as a focal point for banking relationships.
Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements in our financial processes and controls.
To learn more about qualifications and other requirements, please visit the website of the Danish Embassy at www.tanzania.um.dk.
The website will provide you with more information, including the application process.
How to apply the job
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore encourages applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, gender, religion, age, or disability.
