EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ACCOUNTANT & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

The Embassy of Denmark is looking for a skilled Accountant and Compliance Officer who effortlessly knows the ABCs of bookkeeping and has a professional interest in operations management and compliance. The job holder reports to the CFO.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented colleague to join our Embassy’s finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the financial operations of the Embassy, ensuring that all accounting and financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and timely. As an Accountant and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for a range of financial and administrative tasks including bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT refunds, and supporting various operational assignments. Your expertise will contribute directly to the financial integrity and efficiency of the embassy.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with accounting principles.
• Reporting: Prepare, analyse, and share financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to help with management decision-making.
• Payroll Management: Ensure payroll runs smoothly, staying compliant with tax regulations, NSSF, and answering any payroll-related questions.
• VAT Refunds: Handle VAT refund claims, making sure they are accurate and submitted on time.
• Administrative Support: Manage invoicing, budgeting, and financial planning tasks. Assist with various reconciliations, audit/financial analyses, settlement of expenses, outlays, etc.
• Operational Assignments: Support various operational tasks to ensure compliance, including procurement, vendor management, and performing as focal point for banking relations.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements in our financial processes and controls.

To learn more about the qualifications and other requirements, please visit the Danish Embassy’s website at www.tanzania.um.dk. The website will provide you with more information including the application process.