Senior Accountant Job Vacancy at Meliá Zanzibar in Tanzania 2026

Meliá Zanzibar is inviting applications from qualified and experienced accounting professionals for the position of Senior Accountant.

The successful applicant should demonstrate strong financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance and analytical skills, together with proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Previous experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage.

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA (T) or ACCA professional certification is an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

• Hospitality industry experience is an advantage.

Financial and Technical Competencies

• Strong financial reporting and budgeting skills.

• Knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws and Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in hotel accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• High integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Key Areas of Expertise

The advertisement emphasises the following professional capabilities:

• Financial reporting.

• Budgeting.

• Tax compliance.

• Hotel accounting systems.

• Financial analysis.

• Leadership and communication.

Detailed daily responsibilities and reporting arrangements have not been provided in the original advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by Email: 

Suggested Email Subject: Application – Senior Accountant – Meliá Zanzibar

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

The advertisement does not specify additional mandatory application documents, salary or employment benefits.

Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates relevant accounting experience and professional qualifications.