Assistant Accounting Officer Job Opportunity at andBeyond
&Beyond
Mara
&Beyond designs personalised high-end tours in 13 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America.
Overview
Reference: TZ_ACCOUNTING_SUC
Salary: TZS/month
Job Location: Tanzania — Mara
Job Type: Permanent
Posted; Monday, July 08, 2024
Closing date: 22 Jul 2024 22:59
&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their jobs, work tirelessly, look after our guests beautifully and care for the communities and environment which surrounds us. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose ‘&Beyonders’ very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Financial Management
Correct authorisation and allocation of business expenditure
Demonstrate and lead with an independent mind that is capable of questioning the need/requirement for proposed business expenditure and/or to consider that the determined value is reasonable, fair and within acceptable market ranges
Timely and accurate recording of transactions, whether on the Panstrat system or within manual systems such that transactions are recorded on a day to day basis
Prepare supplier payment requests
Interpretation and analysis of management accounts
Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations
Collation and resolution of general ledger queries
Resolve all queries on balance sheet reconciliations
Manage and update stock sheets
Reporting
Meeting certain non-negotiable finance deadlines
Provide timely feedback on management accounts to the Regional Finance Manager
Driving monthly finance meetings to discuss financial performance – feedback of these meetings to be communicated to the Regional Finance Manager
Oversee and assist in the compiling of budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries
Assisting with year-end audit
Reconciling various accounts including clearing accounts and inter lodge transactions
Manage and supervise all reports to ensure that their duties are performed in line with output requirements expected of the Assistant Lodge Accounting Officer
Internal control environment & safe guarding of company assets and resources
Maintaining stock control procedures
Actively assist with month-end stock takes
Actively monitor, formulate and updating the internal controls within the lodge and conduct documented internal audits and spot checks where necessary
Actively practice the principle of professional scepticism on a day to day basis
A duty to investigate and follow up any occurrence or suspected occurrences where the company has or may suffer losses
Maintain a duty to ensure that company assets are, properly recorded, safeguarded and cared for by those responsible for their custody
Take full responsibility of petty cash, mobile wallets, company bank accounts
Perform regular audits on safari shop systems and processes
Reviewing that expenditure is kept in line with budget
Ensure that accurate documentation is kept on record Training
Assist all staff with PanStrat
Assisting and training the lodge staff members in accounting principles
Review and train Front of House systems
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (QUALIFICATIONS OR TRAINING PROGRAMS):
3 Years finance degree or relevant qualification (preference will be given to candidates with
a CPA)
3-4 years’ experience
Microsoft Office Computer literate – Excel basics are essential
PanStrat experience preferable
Fluent in English (oral and written)
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Analysis and problem solving
Critical thinking – always maintain a high level of professional scepticism
Independent and confident to ask and/or question costs or decision
Attention to detail
Teamwork / collaboration
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Patience a must
Result orientated and deadline driven
Sound Ethical standards
This is a permanent position, based at Serengeti Under Canvas Camp.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment
How to Apply: