Accountant Officer
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Serene Microfinance LTD is hiring an Accountant Officer in Dar es Salaam. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing statutory deductions and tax payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting internal audit work. Applicants need a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and at least three years of experience in the financial sector.
- Full-time role based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Requires Bachelor Degree in Accounting plus 3 years financial sector experience
- Covers statutory deductions including Income tax, VAT, PAYE, and Withholding tax
- Application deadline is 14 September 2026
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, segurancaThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Dar es SalaamThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Accountant Officer evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Serene Microfinance LTD and the role in Dar es Salaam.
- Add concrete examples related to security, internship, seguranca, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Ajiriwa Tanzania; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- Ajiriwa Tanzania
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Accountant Officer role in security, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Dar es Salaam under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data as well as preparing reports.
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents all financial transactions.
- Handling statutory deductions and tax payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission. This includes the following taxes: Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding tax.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Performs audit work in accordance with the approved audit manual and professional standards and carries out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan.
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- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Performing any other duties he/she may be assigned by supervisor.
- Required Skills and Experiences for Accountant Officer
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Reporting writing Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline-Oriented
- Reporting Research Results
- Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Data Entry Management
- General Mathematical Skills
- General Qualifications for Accountant Officer
- Holders of Bachelor Degree in Accounting with at least three (3) years’
Experience
- in a similar position in the Financial Sector.
- Application Deadline
- Kindly submit your application in One PDF along with academic certificates and a detailed CV containing names of three (3) referees with their contacts to the below address not later than 14th September, 2026.
- NOTE:
- All late applications will not be processed.
- Application Address
- All applications should be sent by email and addressed to:
- The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
- Serene Microfinance Ltd,
- P.O. Box 33813,
- Mikocheni B, Bima Roard - Dar es Salaam
- Email:
- recruitment@serenemicrofinance.co.tz