Job Vacancy Summary: Senior Accountant

Company: Burhani Engineers Limited
Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Kalenga, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering / Construction Services
Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

Position Overview

Burhani Engineers Limited is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations, strengthen internal controls, support project financial management, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.

The successful candidate will provide financial leadership in budgeting, reporting, audits, tax compliance, and improvement of financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Accounting

Oversee processing and approval of:
- Invoices
- Payments
- Reimbursements
- Project financial transactions
Maintain accurate accounting records.
Review and approve journal entries.
Lead monthly reconciliations including:
- Bank accounts
- Suppliers
- Intercompany accounts
- General ledger accounts
Resolve complex financial discrepancies.

2. Budgeting & Financial Planning

Prepare and review:
- Project budgets
- Forecasts
- Financial plans
Monitor spending against approved budgets.
Prepare variance analysis reports.
Advise management on:
- Cost optimization
- Resource allocation

3. Compliance, Controls & Audits

Ensure compliance with:
- Accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
- Company policies
- Statutory requirements
- Donor requirements
Strengthen internal controls to prevent:
- Fraud
- Errors
- Financial misstatements
Prepare audit documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors and address audit findings.

4. Financial Reporting

Prepare and review financial reports for:
- Management
- Project teams
- External partners
- Funding agencies
Support preparation of:
- Financial statements
- Project close-out reports
- Grant financial summaries
Maintain proper financial documentation.

5. Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting

Manage preparation and filing of:
- VAT
- PAYE
- Withholding tax
- Corporate tax
Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax laws.
Maintain tax schedules and documentation.
Coordinate with tax consultants.
Respond to tax authority queries.
Provide tax compliance guidance to staff.

6. Financial Advisory & Stakeholder Support

Act as financial liaison with:
- Vendors
- Clients
- Project teams
- Funding partners
Review procurement financial processes.
Provide financial guidance to departments.
Support grant and project financial compliance.

7. Systems Improvement & Leadership

Identify and resolve financial and inventory issues.
Improve accounting processes and reporting systems.
Support ERP and financial system improvements.
Mentor junior accounting staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Mathematics
- Related field

Experience Requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience in:
- Project accounting
- Senior accounting roles
- Financial management

Experience in:

Construction industry
Engineering projects
is highly preferred.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
Experience with accounting and inventory systems such as:
- QuickBooks
- SAP
- Oracle
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

Strong project finance experience.
Knowledge of tax compliance and audit processes.
Ability to manage financial controls.
Experience supporting engineering or construction operations.
Leadership skills to guide accounting teams.

Application Deadline

12 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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