Senior Accountant at Equity Bank Tanzania , Dar es Salaam (April 2026)

Job Vacancy: Senior Accountant – Equity Bank Tanzania

Equity Bank Tanzania Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Commercial department, specifically focusing on the SASTAIN project. This role is essential for managing day-to-day claims, ensuring donor compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records within the ERP system.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Senior Accountant

• Department: Commercial

• Job Grade: B

• Reports to: Program Manager / Head Food & Agriculture

• Application Deadline: Saturday, 19th April 2026

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day processing of claims from branches for SASTAIN projects. Key focuses include processing staff claims, initiating expenditure recording in the ERP, supporting donor reporting, and managing end-of-month cut-off processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Processing: Ensure timely settlement of payables and accurate recording of expenditure entries in the ERP.

• Claim Management: Timely processing of per diems, transport, and stipend payments for SASTAIN project staff.

• Account Management: Monthly management of branch suspense accounts.

• Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws (Withholding taxes) and prepare timely tax returns.

• Risk Management: Implement and update the EBTL risk register and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) for the finance department.

• Audit Support: Coordinate statutory audits of program financial statements and internal/external audits for donor-funded projects.

• Reporting: Drive measurable donor reporting support and ensure compliance with donor contractual requirements.

Key Decisions

• Reviewing and approving project staff claims and invoices to ensure they meet policy requirements.

• Deciding on the appropriate categorization of transactions to avoid errors during ERP entry.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Degree in a business-related course.

• Professional Qualification: CPA(T) or ACCA qualification.

• Experience: 5+ years in finance operations as an accountant.

• Added Advantage: Previous experience working with donor-funded programs.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (advanced spreadsheets), ERP, and DMIS.

Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of donor-specific financial guidelines and compliance.

• High level of accuracy in preparing financial reports.

• Clear and effective communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with various teams within the bank.

• Capacity to train and mentor staff on financial best practices.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their application, including:

1. A cover letter.

2. A detailed resume (CV).

3. Copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Submission Instructions:

• Format: Combine all documents into a single PDF file.

• Subject Line: Quote the Job Title (Senior Accountant).

• Email to: TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz.

• Deadline: No later than Saturday, 19th April 2026.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.