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Career Opportunity: Assistant Accounting Officer at Shugulika Africa Limited (Arusha, Tanzania)

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Shugulika Africa Limited is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Accounting Officer position within the travel and tourism industry, based in Arusha, Tanzania.

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Accounting Officer
  • Employer: Shugulika Africa Limited
  • Industry: Travel and Tourism (Lodge Environment)
  • Employment Type: Full time
  • Work Experience: 1–3 years
  • Location: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Salary: Competitive salary
  • Date Posted: 7 Sep 2026
  • Application Deadline: 7 Oct 2026

Job Summary

The Assistant Accounting Officer will support financial management, reporting, and internal controls within a lodge environment, ensuring accurate records, compliance, and effective safeguarding of company assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Authorise and allocate business expenditure.
  • Record daily financial transactions accurately.
  • Prepare supplier payment requests.
  • Analyse and interpret management accounts.
  • Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations.
  • Resolve general ledger and balance sheet queries.
  • Manage stock sheets and stock control procedures.
  • Meet finance reporting deadlines and provide management feedback.
  • Assist with budgets, forecasts, audits, and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets.
  • Manage petty cash, mobile wallets, and company bank accounts, and conduct internal audits and spot checks.
  • Train staff on accounting systems and basic accounting principles.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or CPA progression preferred).
  • Experience: 2–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in hospitality or operations.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and experience with hospitality accounting systems preferred.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili.
  • Competencies: Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, ethical standards, and ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements can apply online directly through the official Shugulika Africa Limited recruitment portal:

👉 Click Here to Apply via Shugulika Africa Careers Portal

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