Our client a boutique hospitality establishment is seeking a detailoriented and proactive Accountant to manage and streamline their financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records overseeing inventory and cost controls and supporting the financial sustainability of the property. This position is crucial for ensuring efficiency and transparency in financial operations particularly with guest services procurement and daily operations with a focus on delivering highquality service in a naturedriven luxury environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage daytoday accounting tasks including journal entries reconciliations and reporting.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Monitor inventory usage and costs particularly food beverages and guest amenities.
- Calculate and report cost per guest meals per guest and other relevant hospitality metrics.
- Ensure proper documentation and cost control of all purchases stock and supplies.
- Work with management to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
- Support payroll processing and statutory compliance (e.g. PAYE NSSF).
- Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants when needed.
- Maintain digital and paper financial records in an organized and secure manner.
- Recommend and implement improvements to reduce costs and increase financial transparency
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience ideally within the hospitality or tourism sector.
- Strong understanding of inventory and cost control systems.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Zoho Books or similar).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with a multicultural team.
- Familiarity with Tanzanian tax regulations and hospitality operations is a strong plus.