Accountant at Laterite

Laterite is looking for an Accountant who will ensure the financial integrity of our Tanzania operations. This role sits at the center of our financial processes—managing bookkeeping, ensuring compliance, and supporting the operational backbone that allows research teams to deliver complex development projects.

1. Ensuring Accurate Financial Records

• Perform monthly postings and reconciliations, including petty cash, bank, supplier, and tax reconciliations using QuickBooks.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for all expenses and revenues.
• Manage the filing and organization of financial documentation including contracts, invoices, and salary slips.
• Prepare monthly reports necessary for financial reporting and assist with cashflow forecast updates.

2. Maintaining Compliance and Financial Controls

• Ensure compliance with all taxation and regulatory requirements including NSSF, PAYE, VAT, and WHT.
• Liaise with tax advisors and external auditors by providing required documentation and responding to queries.
• Monitor cash and bank balances and ensure adequate TZS and USD balances for operational needs.
• Strengthen internal controls and contribute to improving cost efficiency through better supplier agreements.

3. Supporting Field Operations and Project Finance

• Review field expenses and reconcile budgets with actual expenses together with enumerators and field teams.
• Prepare project expense reports for each batch of field activities.
• Process project-related payments and supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Support financial planning for field activities and project implementation.

4. Supporting Office Operations

• Assist with procurement of office supplies and operational needs.
• Oversee office support staff such as cleaners.
• Help organize logistics for enumerator trainings, workshops, and meetings (venue bookings, catering, transport, etc.).
• Provide administrative support where necessary to ensure smooth office operations.

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