Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Accounting & Finance,Restaurant & Hospitality
Jobs at:
Melia Zanzibar
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 30 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Meliá Zanzibar is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance department. The role is responsible for overseeing complex financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, tax compliance (TRA), and general ledger management within a luxury resort environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with international financial reporting standards and internal group guidelines.
- Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) / TRA regulations, filing statutory returns, and managing tax audits.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Assist in preparing annual operating budgets, monitoring department variance reports, and supporting cost control measures.
- System & Ledger Oversight: Maintain general ledger integrity, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and manage property management / hotel accounting software integrations.
- Leadership & Accuracy: Ensure high levels of transactional accuracy, meet strict financial closing deadlines, and provide guidance to junior finance staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional Qualification: CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent accounting certification is a strong added advantage.
- Experience: 4 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting roles; prior experience in the hospitality or hotel management sector is preferred.
Technical Competencies & Attributes
- Software Skills: Hands-on proficiency with hotel accounting systems (e.g., SunSystems, Opera, Materials Control) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Tanzanian tax statutory frameworks and statutory reporting.
- Core Attributes: High level of personal integrity, analytical problem-solving skills, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Languages: Excellent verbal and written fluency in English.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (hamza.aziz@melia.com) .
Interested candidates should send their application package (CV and Cover Letter) directly
Subject Line: Application for Senior Accountant – Meliá Zanzibar
Application Deadline: 30th October 2026
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