Senior Accountant – BetterBird | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

BETTERBIRD • FINANCE & ACCOUNTS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

About the Opportunity

BetterBird, operating under the brand message "Quality Poultry. Healthy Food.", is recruiting a qualified, experienced and results-oriented Senior Accountant to join its Finance & Accounts Department in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The successful candidate will oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance and financial controls.

The role requires a professional capable of maintaining accurate financial records, supporting effective cost management and ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations.

Position Details

Company: BetterBird

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Department: Finance & Accounts

Industry: Poultry Production / Food Manufacturing

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of relevant accounting experience

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Job Summary

BetterBird is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage daily financial operations, prepare accurate financial statements, oversee statutory tax compliance, maintain inventory and production cost records, strengthen financial controls and provide reliable financial information to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
2. Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger.
3. Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, SDL and other applicable taxes.
4. Monitor cash flow, budgets, operational expenses and financial performance.
5. Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions.
6. Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation and reconciliation.
7. Monitor production costs, cost of sales and product costing to ensure accurate cost control.
8. Maintain proper accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
9. Coordinate internal and external audits and address audit findings.
10. Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
11. Supervise and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
12. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional Qualification: CPA (T) qualification is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Industry Background: Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, poultry processing or FMCG industries is a strong advantage.
• Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of Tanzanian tax laws, statutory compliance and financial regulations.
• Accounting Software: Practical experience using Tally, QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Strong knowledge of inventory management, cost accounting and production costing.
• Microsoft Excel: Advanced Excel skills.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial reporting capabilities.
• Leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior accounting staff.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock valuation and production costing.
• Effective financial controls and audit coordination skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the recruitment email address provided in the BetterBird advertisement.

Required Application Documents:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Application Email:
[email available with Premium] [link available with Premium]

Required Email Subject:

Application for Senior Accountant Position

Application Deadline:

20 NOVEMBER 2026

Ensure the email subject matches the employer's instructions and attach your updated CV and relevant certificates before the stated deadline.

Recruitment Notice: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.