Accounting Officer

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Accounting Officer to join a luxury lodge in Tanzania. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting, reporting and stock control experience who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is passionate about maintaining exceptional financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate authorisation and allocation of business expenditure.
  
• Process and record financial transactions accurately and timeously.
  
• Prepare supplier payment requests and manage payment schedules.
  
• Interpret and analyse management accounts.
  
• Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations.
  
• Resolve general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation queries.
  
• Maintain and update stock control records.
  
• Prepare budgets and assist with quarterly forecasts.
  
• Lead monthly finance meetings and report financial performance.
  
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
  
• Reconcile inter-company and clearing accounts.
  
• Maintain petty cash, company bank accounts and mobile wallet transactions.
  
• Conduct stock takes, internal audits and spot checks.
  
• Safeguard company assets and ensure strong internal financial controls.
  
• Audit safari shop systems and financial processes.
  
• Train lodge staff on accounting procedures and financial systems.
  
• Support Front of House teams with financial system compliance.
  

Requirements

• Three-year Finance Degree or relevant qualification.
  
• CPA qualification will be advantageous.
  
• 3–4 years' accounting experience, preferably within hospitality.
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  
• PanStrat experience will be advantageous.
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and question financial decisions where appropriate.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and mentor colleagues.
  
• High ethical standards with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a renowned luxury lodge and build a rewarding career within a professional hospitality finance environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV.

If you do not hear from Kendrick Recruitment within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.