Job Purpose

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Mozambican accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory requirements. The role supports management through timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, and reliable financial analysis to enable sound business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS where applicable).
• Record all financial transactions, including journals, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank, ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable to ensure effective cash flow management.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, review, and submit all statutory tax returns in compliance with Mozambican legislation, including:
  • IVA (Value Added Tax)
  • IRPS (Personal Income Tax)
  • IRPC (Corporate Income Tax)
• Ensure timely payment of taxes, statutory deductions, and regulatory fees.
• Liaise with the Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (ATM) and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Prepare documentation and schedules to support internal and external audits.

Payroll & Labour Compliance

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including statutory deductions and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and social security requirements (INSS).
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee tax documentation.

Budgeting, Analysis & Controls

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and prepare variance analysis reports.
• Support management with financial insights and cost-control recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain proper financial records, files, and audit trails.
• Support improvements in accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or an equivalent internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Professional Registration (Mandatory)

• Registered with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados e Auditores de Moçambique (OCCAM) or any other legally recognised accounting professional body in Mozambique.
• The successful candidate must be in good standing with the relevant professional body and comply with all ethical and professional standards prescribed by law.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably within Mozambique.
• Proven experience in Mozambican tax compliance, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Mozambican accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese (mandatory); English is an added advantage.

Note: This position is open to Mozambican nationals only.

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS where applicable).
• Record all financial transactions, including journals, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank, ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable to ensure effective cash flow management.
• Prepare, review, and submit all statutory tax returns in compliance with Mozambican legislation, including: IVA (Value Added Tax), IRPS (Personal Income Tax), IRPC (Corporate Income Tax).
• Ensure timely payment of taxes, statutory deductions, and regulatory fees.
• Liaise with the Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (ATM) and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Prepare documentation and schedules to support internal and external audits.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, including statutory deductions and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and social security requirements (INSS).
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee tax documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and prepare variance analysis reports.
• Support management with financial insights and cost-control recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Maintain proper financial records, files, and audit trails.
• Support improvements in accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

• Strong knowledge of Mozambican accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese (mandatory); English is an added advantage.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or an equivalent internationally recognised accounting qualification.
• Registered with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados e Auditores de Moçambique (OCCAM) or any other legally recognised accounting professional body in Mozambique.
• The successful candidate must be in good standing with the relevant professional body and comply with all ethical and professional standards prescribed by law.