&BEYOND – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Accounting Officer (EA_Acc Officer)

Company: &Beyond
Location: Tanzania – &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15 July 2026
Application Deadline: 03 August 2026 (08:20)

About &Beyond

&Beyond is a leading luxury travel and hospitality company built around exceptional people who are passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences while supporting sustainability, communities, and environmental conservation.

Every member of the &Beyond team plays an important role in the company’s success. The organization seeks dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, responsibility, and creating meaningful experiences for guests and communities.

Position Overview

&Beyond is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accounting Officer to support financial management, reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting activities at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial records, effective cost management, compliance with internal controls, and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

Ensure correct authorization and allocation of business expenditure.
Independently assess and question proposed expenses to ensure value, fairness, and alignment with market standards.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions using the PanStrat system or manual systems.
Prepare supplier payment requests.
Interpret and analyze management accounts.
Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations.
Resolve general ledger queries.
Resolve balance sheet reconciliation issues.
Manage and update stock records.

2. Financial Reporting

Meet all finance reporting deadlines.
Provide timely feedback on management accounts to the Regional Finance Manager.
Lead monthly finance meetings to review financial performance and communicate feedback.
Assist in preparing budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Support lodge managers and directors with financial queries.
Assist with year-end audits.
Reconcile accounts, including clearing accounts and inter-lodge transactions.
Supervise finance reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with expected standards.

3. Internal Controls & Asset Protection

Maintain effective stock control procedures.
Assist with monthly stock counts.
Monitor, develop, and update internal controls within the lodge.
Conduct documented internal audits and spot checks where required.
Apply professional skepticism in daily financial activities.
Investigate and follow up suspected losses or control breaches.
Report any risks that may result in loss of company assets.
Ensure company assets are properly recorded, safeguarded, and maintained.
Take responsibility for:
- Petty cash management
- Mobile wallets
- Company bank accounts
Conduct regular audits of safari shop systems and processes.
Maintain accurate financial documentation and records.

4. Training & Support

Support staff in using the PanStrat system.
Train lodge employees on accounting principles.
Review and train Front of House systems users.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

A 3-year Finance Degree or relevant accounting qualification.
Preference will be given to candidates with CPA qualification.
3–4 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel basics.
Experience with PanStrat system is an added advantage.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Critical thinking and professional skepticism.
Confidence to question costs and financial decisions.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills.
Patience and professionalism.
Results-oriented mindset.
Strong ethical standards.

Application Information

Position: Accounting Officer (EA_Acc Officer)
Work Station: &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Tanzania
Employment Type: Permanent

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before:

📅 Deadline: 03 August 2026

Contact Person:
Ziphozethu Bota

&Beyond reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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