Finance Officer – 4 vacancies

Job details

• Organization: Masika Ventures
• Position: Finance Officer
• Number of vacancies: 4
• Location: Tanzania
• Posted: August 3, 2026
• Application deadline: August 31, 2026

About Masika Ventures

Masika Ventures is a formalized umbrella entity encompassing the shared group business service functions of its companies, including:

• Upendo Honey
• Tanganyika Blue
• Dark Earth Carbon
• Halisi Agri

As a shared service hub, Masika Ventures seeks to leverage experience gained from one company to support another, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency.

Job overview

The ideal candidate will be well-organized and comfortable working with financial data. The Finance Officer will oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, manage expense records, and perform other finance-related duties.

Candidates should have excellent data-recording abilities and be capable of producing clear financial reports.

Job responsibilities

The Finance Officer will:

• Prepare and post journals in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Prepare monthly bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and schedules.
• Support the preparation of VAT, PAYE, SDL, and withholding tax schedules.
• Maintain proper documentation for Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval matrices.
• Support the accounts receivable and accounts payable clerk with reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Maintain proper filing and record-keeping systems for financial documents.
• Assist during internal and external audits.
• Ensure accurate data entry in Odoo.
• Support system improvements and process automation.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• An accounting or finance certification, which will be an added advantage.
• Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Working knowledge of Tanzanian tax requirements.
• Excellent financial reporting skills and experience using enterprise resource planning systems.
• Highly developed and proven oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask continuously.