Assistant Accounting Officer – Travel & Tourism

About the role

The Assistant Accounting Officer will support the financial management of a lodge within the travel and tourism sector in Arusha, Tanzania. The role involves maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding company assets.

Key responsibilities

• Authorise and allocate business expenditure.
• Record daily financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare supplier payment requests.
• Analyse and interpret management accounts.
• Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations.
• Resolve general ledger and balance sheet queries.
• Manage stock sheets and stock control procedures.
• Meet finance reporting deadlines and provide management feedback.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, audits, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets.
• Manage petty cash, mobile wallets, and company bank accounts, and conduct internal audits and spot checks.
• Train staff on accounting systems and basic accounting principles.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field (CPA or CPA progression preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in hospitality or operations.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with hospitality accounting systems (preferred).

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic lodge environment within the tourism industry.