Accountant – Arusha Trips

Job Details

Job Title: Accountant
Company: Arusha Trips
Industry: Travel & Tourism
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Start Date: Immediate or within a short notice period

Job Summary

Arusha Trips, a young travel agency specializing in tailor-made trips across Tanzania, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage its day-to-day accounting activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, compliance, and supporting management with financial information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ledgers.
• Post daily transactions, including income, expenses, payments, and receipts.
• Ensure all accounting entries are complete, accurate, and properly documented.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Track customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Reconcile invoices, payments, and supplier/customer statements.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Manage payment schedules.

Banking & Cash Management

• Reconcile bank statements and cash records.
• Ensure proper cash handling and supporting documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash and bank reconciliations.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including:
  • Trial balance
  • Profit and loss reports
  • Balance sheet support
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial reports and information to management to support decision-making.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure applicable statutory compliance requirements in Tanzania are met.
• Maintain well-organized financial records for audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as an Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping standards.
• Experience in reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management and ability to meet monthly reporting deadlines.
• Sound financial judgment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively support the wider team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or Tally-related certification is an added advantage.
• Must be available to start immediately or within a short notice period.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter
• Copies of relevant certificates/credentials
• Names and contact details of 2–3 referees

Application Email: office.arushatrips@gmail.com

Note: The vacancy announcement does not specify an application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.