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.
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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:
- A
cover letter.
- A
detailed resume (CV).
- 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.
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