Chief Accountant at Rotana – November 2026

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Rotana is currently seeking passionate and dynamic Finance professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and providing creative solutions to guests.

As a Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting in maintaining the smooth operation of the Finance Department by preparing financial reports and conducting internal controls in compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify the General Cashier’s report and Income Journal Voucher, review supplier invoices, and check the general ledger coding of expenses.

• Verify supplier payments against supporting documents, including invoices, Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), and other relevant documentation.

• Review expense reimbursement claims and ensure they are supported by the appropriate documents.

• Review payroll reports and supporting documentation at the end of each month.

• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and follow up on the renewal of contracts due to expire.

• Prepare, post, and update standard journal vouchers and adjustment journal voucher entries at month-end.

• Review the general ledger at month-end, analyse expenses, and investigate significant variations from the budget.

• Ensure that all accounting reports are completed and that other employees meet their respective job deadlines.

Requirements

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Hotel Management or Accounting.

• At least two years of previous experience within a hotel environment.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Good computer literacy.

• Knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM, and SUN systems will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Competencies

The ideal candidate should be results-oriented, self-motivated, and possess a positive attitude.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Ability to think laterally and take a proactive approach.

• Strong drive for results.

• Fair leadership style and approachability when managing employees.

• Understanding of hotel operations.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Business planning.

• People supervision and management.

• Understanding and appreciation of differences.

• Operations supervision.

• Effective communication.

• Adaptability.

• Customer focus.

• Strong commitment to achieving results.

Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:

• Private Health Insurance.

• Training and Development.

• Performance Bonus.

• Fully furnished studio apartment accommodation.

• Annual Air Ticket.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the official Rotana careers portal.

Applicants should prepare their updated CV and other relevant documents and follow the instructions provided on the application portal.

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