Career Opportunity: Management Accountant at RPO Recruitment (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
RPO Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant on behalf of their client in Tanzania to lead cost accounting, financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting operations based in Dar es Salaam.
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Position Overview
- Job Title: Management Accountant
- Employer: RPO Recruitment (Client in Manufacturing / FMCG)
- Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Industry: Finance and Legal / Manufacturing
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Salary: Market-related / Competitive salary
- Posted Date: October 13, 2026
- Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
Job Summary
The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in financial strategy, responsible for cost accounting, management reporting, budgeting, pricing trend analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and stock reconciliations. The role will provide actionable insights to senior management and Group reporting teams to drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Accounting & Inventory: Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for manufactured goods, prepare stock-taking schedules, and perform half-year stock reconciliations.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate across functions to build annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans while monitoring variance performance and risk.
- Management Reporting & MIS: Consolidate monthly and quarterly MIS & KPI reports, track operational synergies/efficiencies, and prepare management packages.
- Pricing & System Maintenance: Upload value chain pricing and discounts into SAP Business ByDesign, manage pricing templates, and recommend adjustments based on market trends.
- Cost Center & General Ledger Review: Conduct monthly cost center reviews, maintain general ledger accuracy, perform periodic reconciliations, and evaluate internal controls against SICS standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar management accounting role.
- System Knowledge: Strong system and process knowledge, preferably in SAP (SAP Business ByDesign). Excellent knowledge of cost accounting, spreadsheets (Excel), and PowerPoint.
- Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, effective cross-functional communication, analytical mindset, and team collaboration capabilities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs directly via email or through the official recruitment portal:
📧 Email Application: Send your CV to keegan.wolhuter@rporecruitment.us or 👉 Click Here to Apply via RPO Recruitment Portal
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