SAP FICO Specialist/ Chief Accountant

Job Description

Title : SAP FICO Specialist/ Chief Accountant

Location : Dar E Salaam, Tanzania

Department : Accounts & Finance

Job Accountabilities

Reporting to the Financial Controller the purpose of this role is:

 

Lead a few members in the accounts & Finance department and offer SAP training on a need basis

To Ensure accurate daily posting of accounting entries in the SAP system i.e Journals, customers & Vendors invoices, Assets acquisition & disposal, Receipts and payments etc

Daily variance analysis of products weights between the standard weight and actual weight and ensuring accurate daily posting in SAP

Monthly closing of SAP FICO i.e Running of assets depreciation, Recurring entries, foreign currency valuation, Bank reconciliations and CO closing procedures

Monthly inventory reconciliation between the system and physical

Regular analysing of the G.L to ensure accuracy and timely correction of errors

Monthly Activity prices updating (Plan the Activity Prices, Overhead Percentage Rates Modification & Quantity Based overhead Rates)

Monitoring spares consumption and ensuring the same is updated in the system and within budget.

Coordinate all the statutory audits March and December

Year end closing & Opening of new year (Document numbers, Assets and Co prices & numbers)

Coordinate with other module users and liaising with the offshore support team on need basis and developments

To be responsible for the preparation, of Monthly management accounts and yearly budgets in line with the company’s standard format.

Any other additional duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Excellent numeric and literacy skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills to cope with using numerous manufacturer systems.

Commercially aware.

2-3 years Experience working with SAP FICO module, knowledge in MM modules & PP modules will be an added advantage.

Ability to complete complex reconciliations over high volumes of data.

Ability to work accurately and effectively with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Ability to detect, research and report data inconsistencies and out of balance situations.

A degree in Finance or accounting and qualified Accountant CPA (K)

How to Apply

Apply on :

Datum Recruitment Services

Email : recruit@datumhin.com, sneha@datumhin.com

Website : http://www.datum-recruitment.com/jobs-in-africa