Reliance Group Limited has been a trusted name in trade across Tanzania since 2009, operating divisions in Agriculture, Logistics, Heavy Equipment, and Mobility. We are expanding our finance team and looking for a meticulous and numbers-driven Accountant – Payables and Bank based at our head office in Tegeta Nyaishozi, Wazo Industrial Area, Dar es Salaam.
- Reports to: Senior Accountant / Finance Manager
- Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
- Contract Type: To be negotiated
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable Management
- Process supplier invoices, vendor bills, and employee expense claims accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match purchase orders, goods received notes (GRNs), and vendor invoices (3-way matching) to prevent discrepancies before payment approval.
- Maintain an organized vendor ledger, reconcile supplier statements regularly, and resolve any billing queries or discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare payment schedules and proposals in line with cash flow availability and credit terms.
2. Bank & Cash Operations
- Perform daily bank and mobile money reconciliations to ensure all cash inflows and outflows are accurately accounted for.
- Handle bank transactions, wire transfers, and local payments while ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and properly authorized.
- Monitor daily bank balances and report cash positions to management to support liquidity management.
- Manage petty cash disbursements, reconciliation, and timely replenishment according to company policies.
3. Financial Compliance & Record Keeping
- Ensure all payments have valid tax invoices, EFD receipts, and proper withholding tax calculations where applicable.
- Maintain systematic and secure digital and physical archiving of all payment vouchers, bank statements, receipts, and financial documents.
- Assist the finance team and external auditors by providing requested schedules, invoices, and bank records during audits.
4. Reporting & Cross-Functional Support
- Generate regular accounts payable ageing reports and outstanding liability summaries for management review.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, accruals, and general ledger journal entries related to payables and bank transactions.
- Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to streamline invoice processing and resolve vendor payment inquiries.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Possession of or progress toward professional accounting qualifications (such as CPA Part II or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, banking, or general accounting roles, preferably within a busy trading, logistics, or corporate environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with modern ERP systems or accounting software (familiarity with Odoo is a strong plus).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, high level of integrity and confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage high-volume data under tight deadlines.
- Languages: Fluent in both English and Swahili.
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Deadline: 19th November 2026