Country Accountant – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About the role

The Country Accountant manages general ledger accounts, trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end and year‑end closes, and oversees accounts payable and receivable. The role ensures full compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority regulations, leads external audits under NBAA standards, and handles treasury, foreign‑exchange exposure and stock‑control governance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, ensure IFRS compliance, prepare trial balances and perform balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, process vendor payments, conduct bank reconciliations and manage petty cash.
• Prepare and file VAT returns via EFD/VFD, compute WHT, manage monthly PAYE and statutory deductions (NSSF, WCF, SDL).
• Serve as primary contact for annual external audits, prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation.
• Produce rolling cash‑flow forecasts, manage TZS/USD FX exposure in line with Bank of Tanzania regulations, and supervise inventory and customs documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and a CPA (Tanzania) qualification with active NBAA registration.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational corporate environments or tax/audit firms in Tanzania.
• Strong practical knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws and TRA electronic platforms (EFD/VFD).
• Professional fluency in English and Swahili, both written and spoken.
• High integrity, disciplined, analytical mindset and ability to prioritize under tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• SAP
• NetSuite
• QuickBooks

What we offer

• NHIF medical cover, group accident and life insurance.
• Company smartphone with monthly airtime/data and high‑performance laptop.
• 28 days paid annual leave plus family, sick and compassionate leave.
• Working hours: Monday‑Friday 08:00‑17:00 and rotational Saturdays 08:00‑12:00.