Senior Accountant
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Job Description
Senior Accountant
About Reliance Group Limited
Reliance Group Limited has been a trusted name in trade across Tanzania since 2009, operating divisions in Agriculture, Logistics, Heavy Equipment, and Mobility. We are expanding our finance department and looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant based at our head office in Tegeta Nyaishozi, Wazo Industrial Area, Dar es Salaam.
- Reports to: Finance Manager / Chief Accountant
- Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
- Contract Type: To be negotiated
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Oversee day-to-day general ledger operations, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement).
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules.
2. Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings
- Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian tax laws and regulations, preparing and filing timely returns for PAYE, SDL, NSSF, WHT, and VAT via the TRA portal.
- Manage statutory audits and collaborate closely with external auditors to ensure smooth completion of annual audits.
- Keep abreast of changes in tax regulations and advise management on potential financial impacts.
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Review and approve payment vouchers, vendor invoices, and expense claims, ensuring proper supporting documentation and budget adherence.
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding customer balances, and oversee credit control procedures to maintain a healthy cash flow.
- Manage payroll processing, ensuring accurate salary calculations, deductions, and statutory remittances. ajira
4. Budgeting, Cost Control & Analysis
- Assist management in the preparation and monitoring of annual departmental and corporate budgets.
- Perform variance analysis by comparing actual financial results against budgets, investigating discrepancies, and reporting cost-saving opportunities.
- Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Finance, or a related field. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of solid accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory accounting role (experience within trading, logistics, or heavy equipment industries is an added advantage).
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with modern ERP systems or accounting software (experience with Odoo ERP is highly preferred).
- Tax & Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws (TRA regulations, EFD machine management, and electronic filing).
- Core Competencies: High level of integrity, strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.
- Languages: Fluent in both English and Swahili.
How to Apply
TAP / CLICK HERE TO APPLY (https://reliancegroup.odoo.com/jobs/senior-accountant-57) and attach your updated CV, professional certificates, and proof of CPA(T) or ACCA registration.
Deadline: 19th November 2026
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