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Branch Accountant at EA Foods Limited
At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.
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Job Title:
Branch Accountant
No. of Subordinates:
7+
Location:
Dar es salaam – Tanzania
No of direct reports:
7+
Department:
Accounts and Finance
Incumbent name:
Direct Report:
Branch Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Indirect Report:
Finance Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Job level:
Experienced
Supervisor’s signature & date:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Degree/Diploma in Accounts, Finance or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Five+ years experience in Accounts or related field
LANGUAGE:
Fluent in English
About the company:
EA Foods Limited is a food-tech company focusing on efficient
distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive
operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the
highest distribution efficiency in the industry.
Be a part of something big EA Foods Limited is growing and now is your chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean company who asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return give you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food-tech and distribution space.
Job Summary:
The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that reports on costs,
productivity, margins and company expenditures are accurate.
The Senior Accounts Officer will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise accountants and accounting assistants in verifying,
allocating, posting and reconciling Bank accounts, accounts payables and
receivables
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards
Participate in preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing or tracking purchase
order numbers as well as producing error-free accounting reports and
present their results
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes or potential fraud
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure all documents are well stored/filled as per company policy
Performing other accounting duties as assigned
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or Diploma in accounting/Finance or related field
An excellent written and oral command in Kiswahili and English
Knowledge of general accounting principals
Proficient in relevant computer software
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
4+ years in Finance/Accounting or related field experience
Working Conditions:
Working station is Dar es salaam – Tanzania
The Senior Accounts Officer/Accounts and Finance supervisor will be
required to work as per EA
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working hours and days and when necessary, employee may be required to
work beyond working hours
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
Experience in reconciliations and Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
Deadline-oriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
Good communication skills – both written and verbal
Organizational skills and information management
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently, unsupervised
Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Branch Manager at EA Foods Limited
At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.
Job Title:
Branch Manager
No. of Subordinates:
50+
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business financial, business administration, or relevant field.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 10 years experience within a Branch Management position with wholesale, production and process experience essential Good FMCG knowledge essential
Language:
Fluent in written and spoken English
About the company:
East Africa Foods is a food-tech company focusing on the efficient
distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive
operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the
highest distribution efficiency in the industry.
Be a part of something big East Africa Foods, is growing and now is your
chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean
company that asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return gives
you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food tech and
distribution space.
If you are energized by solving large-scale challenges, come work with us.
2. Job Summary:
In this position, responsible for individual sales branch to ensure efficiency, profitability and success. Also responsible for hiring & training of staff members. Ensure customer satisfaction, be responsible for operations & profitability and overall supervision of the branch.
3. Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning:
Owns development of monthly demand plan for the branch.
Drives collection and reporting of required current and historical branch sales to support category and channel logistics.
Drives sales target- setting for on- ground sales and conducts periodic reviews.
Leads and reviews branch sales force productivity to meet values and volume targets.
Manages branch budget.
Sales:
Target Achievement by Branch & Sales Team.
Daily Meeting of Sales Review & Planning.
Ensure proper Time Management & Time Keeping by Sales Team.
Ensure proper selling plan by Sales Team and that they meet the daily/monthly selling target.
Plan & Schedule Route visits.
Ensure that collections for Cash / Credit Sales are received by EOD/End of Credit Period.
Ensure all Sales Team provide continuous / frequent service to all customers/retailers/wholesalers.
Ensure proper Rack Share for all products.
Learn market trends & report to management.
Understand Market Share, Marketing Strategies, Pricing Patterns, Placement of competitor’s products.
Ensure that all Sales Team Maintain good Customer Relations.
Plan & Execute promotional activities in coordination with Marketing Team.
Operations:
Ensure & Maintain proper stock products at branch warehouse.
Ensure proper stock management by Sales Team & Vehicles.
Owns general administration for the branch
Finance & Accounts:
100% full accountability on ensuring all Approved credits are well controlled and Managed.
Ensure all Income & Expenses are accounted properly into the system.
Ensure all Manual Registers pertaining to Accounts are maintained properly.
Ensure all Cash & Credit balances of parties are cleared well in advance.
Ensure all Cash Income received the previous sales day is deposited at the nearest bank.
Human Resources:
Manpower Planning
Employee Joining & Orientation
Plan & Ensure Employee Induction & Training
Mentoring
Team Development
Attendance Management
Discipline
Leave Management
Performance Management
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4. Educational and Experience Requirements:
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business financial, business administration, or relevant field.
Minimum of 10 years experience within a Branch Management position with
wholesale, production and process experience essential Good FMCG
knowledge essential.
Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact
of failure in terms of business cost and other important factors.
In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
5. Working Conditions or Company Culture:
Detail-oriented: Quality and Precision-focused
Stable: Traditional, Stable, Strong processes
People-oriented: Supportive, Accept Diversity and Fairness-focused
Team-oriented: Cooperative and Collaborative
6. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, and Required Competencies:
Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
Excellent attention to detail skills
Leadership and human resources management skills
7. Deliverables :
Driving volume and value targets on monthly or weekly basis.
Works for the closure of commercial issues and mange financial health of the business.
Managing conflicts internally and with the trade partners.
Managing commercial discipline in the territory.
The company offers competitive packages including comprehensive health
care, growth potential, and a challenging and exciting work environment.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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