Senior Accountant

Summit Recruitment & Search Africa

Our client in the security sector, with operations across the East African region, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements, managing financial controls, and supporting the organization’s financial performance. The position reports to the Finance Manager and offers excellent career development opportunities within a fast-growing multinational organization. The role is based in Dar es Salaam, and the ideal candidate must be a Tanzanian national.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial policies.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to aid business decision-making.

• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to ensure audit readiness.

• Liaise with auditors, regulatory authorities, banks, and other stakeholders while supporting continuous process improvements.

• Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• CPA(T), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification completed or at the final stage.

• Membership in a recognized accounting professional body is an added advantage.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a similar finance role.

• Strong experience in preparing financial statements, tax compliance, statutory reporting, payroll processing, and financial controls.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience is an added advantage.

• Please note: Summit Recruitment & Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

• We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

• Summit Recruitment and search Africa upholds a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

• Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement