Bureau Veritas – Accountant

Job ID: 212543
Position: Accountant
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Category: Finance & Accounting
Education Required: University Degree

About Bureau Veritas

At Bureau Veritas, your career is more than building a résumé—it’s an opportunity to #LeaveYourMark. The company is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, committed to guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks, improving performance, promoting environmental protection, and advancing social responsibility.

Bureau Veritas offers an inclusive, flexible, and diverse working environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to transforming the world.

Position Summary

The Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and other finance team members to perform a wide range of accounting and financial management responsibilities while ensuring compliance with Tanzanian statutory and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing all Bureau Veritas statutory obligations in Tanzania, including submissions through TRA online portals.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions in accordance with company procedures and accounting standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Tanzanian tax regulations, including:
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Withholding Tax
  • Instalment Tax
  • Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
  • City Levy
  • National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
  • Skills Development Levy (SDL)
  • Workers Compensation Fund (WCF)
• Liaising with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies during audits and compliance reviews.
• Preparing monthly tax reports and ensuring timely statutory compliance.
• Conducting monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews with Business Unit Managers.
• Identifying financial risks, discrepancies, and operational weaknesses while recommending corrective actions.
• Performing quarterly tax health checks and supporting the Chief Accountant during audits.
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Maintaining both physical and digital records of financial documents.
• Managing BRELA registrations and other statutory registration requirements.
• Supporting debt collection activities and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA (T) certification recognized by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA).

Experience

• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws, financial regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as:
  • QuickBooks
  • Tally
  • Sage
  • ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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