Finance & Administration Officer
Company: The Blue Alliance
Location: Zanzibar
Application Deadline: 31st March 2025
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or auditing
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, SAP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Zanzibar tax laws and regulations is an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Create purchase orders for organizational activities and all purchases
- Ensure all payments are made after PO approvals
- Facilitate the reconciliation of bank accounts and accounts payable/receivable balances
- Assist in monthly financial verifications and closing procedures
- Adherence to statutory financial regulations
- File all statutory obligations (TRA, ZRA, ZSSF)
- Stay updated on tax laws, levies, and other regulatory requirements in Zanzibar
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and clarifications
- Provide office support to teams
- Manage schedules, organize meetings, and handle correspondence
- Arrange travel, transport, and accommodation for staff
- Support the management of office assets, including vehicle and motorcycle logbooks, utilities, and the fixed asset registry
- Facilitate the organization of company events, workshops, and conferences
- Ensure compliance with administrative policies and report non-compliance to management
- Facilitate online and hardcopy filing
- Facilitate development of purchase order and dispatch
- Facilitate procurement processes, ensuring adherence to organization policies and proper documentation
- Use appropriate forms and follow procurement procedures for purchases and contracts