Accountant – Payables and Bank

About Reliance Group Limited

• Reports to: Senior Accountant / Finance Manager
• Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
• Contract Type: To be negotiated

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

How to Apply