Career Opportunity: Assistant Accountant

Company: Sanlam Allianz

Sector: Life Insurance • General Insurance • Investments

Location: Tanzania

Job Purpose

Ensuring supports the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, managing fixed assets, and reconciling General Ledger accounts to strengthen overall financial operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and assist in submission of statutory tax returns (VAT, WHT, PAYE, SDL, Stamp Duty, Premium Levy, etc.) for Mainland and Zanzibar.

• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

• Fixed Assets: Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules.

• Verification: Conduct periodic asset verification and ensure proper tagging, documentation, and reconciliation with records.

• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits related to taxation and regulatory compliance.

• Tax Adjustments: Monitor and apply tax adjustments, such as decreasing adjustments for cancellations, and communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation.

• General Ledger: Review and reconcile General Ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive documentation and records for all tax filings and transactions in accordance with statutory requirements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or Commerce.

• CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in accounting or audit, preferably within the insurance, banking, or financial services industry.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws and insurance regulations.

• Familiarity with IFRS and local financial regulations.

• Analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV via email to:

Email: generalrecruitment@sanlamallianz.co.tz

Subject Line: Indicate the job title as the mail subject.

Deadline: May 20, 2026