Accounts Team Leader Job Vacancy at Thomson Safaris Ltd
Thomson Safaris Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Accounts Team Leader.
The Accounts Team Leader will support the Finance Manager in managing the Finance and Accounts functions, supervising the Accounts team, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and statutory requirements.
📌 JOB DETAILS
| Position | Accounts Team Leader |
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| Employer | Thomson Safaris Ltd |
| Department | Finance & Accounts |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Application Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Method | Email |
💼 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow statements.
- Ensure monthly accounts are prepared accurately and on time.
- Maintain the General Ledger and review daily transactions in QuickBooks.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow monitoring.
- Assist in quarterly and annual financial reporting.
2. Team Leadership
- Lead, plan and coordinate the activities of the Accounts team.
- Provide guidance, coaching and performance monitoring to Accounts staff.
- Allocate tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain high professional standards within the team.
3. Reconciliations & Internal Controls
- Review debtors and creditors accounts and ensure regular reconciliations.
- Oversee bank and cash reconciliations.
- Follow up on financial discrepancies and ensure they are resolved.
- Support the implementation and enforcement of accounting policies and internal controls.
- Maintain accurate fixed-asset records.
- Support monthly stock and quarterly balance-sheet reconciliations.
4. Payments & Procurement Support
- Review supplier invoices and LPOs before payment approval.
- Monitor accounts payable and support timely settlement of supplier obligations.
5. Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure payroll entries are correctly recorded in QuickBooks.
- Support timely payment of statutory obligations including PAYE, SDL, NSSF, VAT, service levies and provisional tax.
- Maintain proper documentation for statutory filings and inspections.
6. Audit & Compliance
- Assist with internal, external and tax audits.
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
- Follow up on audit recommendations.
- Support compliance with IFRS, Tanzania tax laws and company policies.
🎓 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- CPA(T) professional certification.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including team supervision or leadership.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software.
- Experience in month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations and financial reporting.
📩 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare:
✅ Updated CV
✅ Copies of academic certificates
✅ Cover letter
Send the application to:
📧 recruitment@thomsonsafaris.co.tz
⚠️ IMPORTANT
Use “Accounts Team Leader” as the subject of the email.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
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