TOBACCO COOPERATIVE JOINT ENTERPRISES LIMITED (TCJE LTD) REG.NO.5590

Tobacco Cooperative Joint Enterprises Limited (TCJE) was established under the Cooperative Societies Act No. 6 of 2013 as a Joint Enterprise for the purpose of facilitating the operation of Tobacco Industry and promoting economic interests of members such as Tobacco Marketing, Agricultural Supplies and all matters related with tobacco development of the affiliated Secondary Societies in accordance with Cooperative Principles and Practice.

In this regard, activities of TCJE have specifically expanded and the enterprise now invites applications from suitable, qualified and skilled persons to fill the following available vacancies:

Job type: Full-time

Accountant (1 Vacancy – Morogoro)

Nature and scope

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Accountant. He/She will be responsible for maintenance of books of accounts, financial reporting and routine processing of the transactions relating to Finance. He/She will assist in the preparation of financial budgeting and reporting, payment to suppliers as well as formulation of controls to safeguard the financial resources of the enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepares petty cash vouchers and arranges for withdrawal of money from the bank
2. Receives bank communication, daily processing of cash/bank transactions
3. Maintains the fixed assets register; reconciles monthly to the general ledger
4. Takes care of all records related to fixed assets and fixed asset related documents in the books
5. Physically verifies assets from time to time to ensure existence, conduct valuations of assets, when required.
6. Reconciles accounts payable and receivable accounts including weekly reconciliation and maintenance of inventory sub ledgers at entity level
7. Performs accounting and book-keeping tasks; prepares management accounts, payment upload, takes care of the correct documentation
8. Prepares weekly, monthly, bi-annually, annual cashflow.
9. Prepares month end reconciliation.
10. Takes responsibility for monthly payroll reconciliations including to control accounts at month end.
11. Assist Chief Accountant in preparation of final accounts
12. Responsible for closing books of accounts
13. Prepare vouchers and process cheque and cash payments
14. Monitor accounts to ensure payment are up to date to assist with Month end closing.
15. Provide supporting document for auditing.
16. Ensure/ follow up union payment and balance of administration and input supply.
17. Manage loan accounts for Banks Esp CRDB, NMB, Azania and NBC.
18. Checking retirement and making sure all supporting document were attached properly.
19. Prepare quarterly reports.
20. Prepare BOD report.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

1. Bachelor Degree in in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy or related discipline.
2. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a reputable organization.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to write documentation in a concise and focused style.
4. Excellent developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
5. Must be a team player, very self-motivated and able to manage and prioritize work load with minimum supervision.
6. Should have computer skills.

MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Tobacco Cooperative Joint Enterprises Limited is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:

1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
3. Contacts stating name in full, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate;
4. Copies of relevant certificates
5. Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.

Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Friday, 24^th January 2025.

General Manager, Tobacco Cooperative Joint Enterprises Limited, Plot No. 15, Block H, Modeco Road, P.O. Box 1227, 

MOROGORO.

Email: [email protected]