Closing Date
2023/06/18
Reference Number
CCB230606-5
Job Title Payables Accountant Team Leader
Job Category Finance and Procurement
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Dar es Salaam
Job Description
Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd has an exciting opportunity in Finance Department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience in Finance for an Account Payable Team Leader position to be based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will report to Finance Manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Manage Supplier Accounts

Obtaining monthly supplier statements

Run creditors age analysis

Do creditors reconciliations

Creditors extended to 60 days.

Check all Creditors reconciliations are current and up to date – no long outstanding items.

Reconciliation sign off with suppliers.

Financial Administration

To maintain the GR/IR account monthly

Analyze all outstanding items on GRIR and age analysis

Monthly compilation of general ledger accounts for the tax pack.

No items on GRIR accounts for longer than 60 days.

Monthly GL Recon packs as per year end requirements with timeous follow up and clearance (no items outstanding for longer than 60 days).

All close off and reporting deadlines to be met.

Outstanding items on AP recons not to exceed 30 days.

Current liability file current and 100% accurate

All monthly GL accounts reconcile with lead schedules for tax pack purposes.

Local and foreign reconciliation maintained monthly.

Skills, Experience & Education
The applicant should have at least a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent. At least 5 years of releted experience (experience with FMCG or manufacturing will be an added advantage). The applicant must have a Creditors handling background; SAP experience and finance accreditation will be added advantage.

The applicant should also have strong analytical skills and attentive to detail; good business acumen; strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent writing skills and ability to interact with people at various levels; good self-management practices and a self-starter; open minded and embraces feedback.