Chief Accountant

Job Vacancy at a Hotel in Arusha – October 2026

Chief Accountant

Job Title: Chief Accountant
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Financial Controller

About the Position

A hotel in Arusha is seeking a qualified and experienced Chief Accountant to support the Financial Controller in ensuring effective financial management, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting across hotel operations.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, strengthen internal controls, ensure statutory compliance, and promote sound financial discipline throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain accurate books of accounts and prepare timely financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
2. Monitor hotel funds, expenditures, cash flow, daily revenue postings, and bank reconciliations for Tanzanian shilling (TZS) and US dollar (USD) accounts.
3. Maintain proper accounting records for assets, liabilities, debtors, creditors, and fixed assets.
4. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Skills and Development Levy (SDL), tax returns, and other government obligations.
5. Review purchasing and payment transactions, Night Audit Reports, and food and beverage purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
6. Support the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including bookkeeping, filing, receivables collection, payment processing, and cashiering.
7. Monitor and maintain effective bar stock controls and related financial procedures.
8. Plan, supervise, train, and direct accounting staff while promoting teamwork, professionalism, and high performance.
9. Ensure effective financial controls and accurate documentation across hotel operations.
10. Work effectively under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and perform other finance-related duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
3. Experience in accounting or finance operations, preferably within the hospitality industry.
4. Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, and reconciliation procedures.
5. Proficiency in Sun Systems or similar accounting software is an added advantage.
6. Good analytical, organisational, and leadership skills.
7. High levels of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
8. Ability to supervise accounting staff, manage competing priorities, and meet strict reporting deadlines.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@kibopalacehotel.com, using “Chief Accountant Arusha” as the email subject.