Salary
≈ $15k – $33k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Arusha)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 16, 2026. Shugulika Africa scores D on the Alion truth index.
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Shugulika Africa is a recruitment and human resources services firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that sources and screens candidates on behalf of client employers. The firm cites more than 12 years in the industry and recruits mainly for companies in Tanzania, including Arusha, Zanzibar, Morogoro and Tanga, with occasional searches in Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and the Gambia. Its client mandates cover accountants, finance and operations managers, sales executives, civil and irrigation engineers, procurement, logistics and fleet managers, IT support staff and packaging designers.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Finance Manager to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and finance team management within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial controls while supporting the CFO in achieving the organization's financial objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the business.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and accounting transactions within Tally Prime Gold Software.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of Sales, EFD reports, VAT returns, and related statutory records.
- Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports within agreed timelines.
- Prepare and present monthly Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and other financial reports.
- Oversee General Ledger (GL) accounting activities.
- Supervise and guide the finance team on expense booking, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
- Monitor receivables, payables, and cash flow.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned by the CFO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
- Minimum 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience using Tally Prime Gold Software is mandatory.
- Experience managing finance teams and overseeing accounting operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime Gold Software, including General Ledger management, statutory reporting, inventory accounting, VAT reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes (Mandatory).
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