ACCOUNTANT

The New Forests Company is a vertically integrated agro-industrial business planting trees on sustainable commercial plantations for processing and selling of value added timber products to local and regional markets. See more at www.newforests.net

The ideal candidate should be ambitious, dedicated and have a high capacity for work.  We wish to attract candidates who are results orientated, accountable, have high levels of integrity, are passionate about their work and have superior flexible leadership and people management skills.  Candidates who wish to apply must be willing to relocate to Iringa on a permanent basis.

3.ACCOUNTANT

Purpose of the position:Responsible for preparation of accounting information and providing high quality support service to managers/officers in the organization.
Skills and competencies required:
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the Company's Act and related rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively manage change to enhance business processes and efficiencies
• Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages (Sage Pastel Evolution)
• Knowledge of tax related rules and legislations, and the ability to understand tax laws and interpret these.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability and team management
• Strong accounting abilities and experience across all functions i.e Cash Book, Debtors, Creditors, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Loans and loan accounts, Tax and Vat reconciliations,Reconciliation of Trial Balance (Monthly)

Requirements: Graduate Degree in Accounting; Post Graduate degree will be an advantage.Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance position preferably within the manufacturing sector.

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to hr@newforests.net
Closing date: 17thOctober 2014