Tax And Accounts Specialist

Descriptions

We are looking for a capable Tax and Accounts Specialist to join our Dar es Salaam team and support the delivery of tax, accounting, and financial compliance services for a range of client assignments under the Tanzanian regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

Manage tax and accounting assignments for client portfolios in line with the Tanzanian legal, tax, and financial reporting framework.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, ledgers, and reconciliations.

Support tax compliance work, including tax computations, returns, objections, reconciliations, assessments follow-up, and correspondence with the Tanzania Revenue Authority and other relevant authorities.

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure timely posting of journals, bank reconciliations, payroll allocations, and month-end close entries.

Assist clients with statutory compliance matters, including VAT, PAYE, SDL, withholding tax, and corporate income tax, and other relevant filings.

Support audit engagements by preparing schedules, responding to queries, and coordinating documentation with external auditors and internal teams.

Provide practical support on accounting systems and client reporting processes, including Excel-based working papers and accounting software.

Contribute to internal process improvements and support senior team members in delivering reliable, timely, and professional client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Fluent in English Speaking.
CPA or ACCA qualification is mandatory.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in tax, accounting, audit, or business advisory, preferably within a consulting, audit, or professional services environment.
Sound understanding of Tanzanian tax and accounting requirements, with the ability to work across multiple client engagements.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and essential hands-on experience with accounting software, particularly Xero and QuickBooks.

Candidate Profile

Strong analytical and numerical capability, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, clients, and regulators.
Organized, dependable, and able to manage deadlines across several client matters at once.
A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to work as part of a collaborative consulting team.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.

Skills Required