Senior Accountant
About the role
Meliá Zanzibar is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, internal controls, and general ledger management within a luxury resort environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with international financial reporting standards and internal group guidelines • Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax laws and Zanzibar Revenue Authority and Tanzania Revenue Authority regulations • File statutory returns and manage tax audits • Assist in preparing annual operating budgets • Monitor department variance reports and support cost control measures • Maintain general ledger integrity and reconcile balance sheet accounts • Manage property management and hotel accounting software integrations • Ensure transactional accuracy and meet strict financial closing deadlines • Provide guidance to junior finance staff How to apply: Send your CV and cover letter by email with the subject line "Application for Senior Accountant, Meliá Zanzibar" to: hamza.aziz@melia.com
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent accounting certification
- Knowledge of international financial reporting standards
- Knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws and ZRA/TRA regulations
- Proficiency in SunSystems, Opera, Materials Control, or similar hotel accounting systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Analytical problem-solving, leadership, integrity, and strong attention to detail
- Fluent written and spoken English