Assistant Accounting Officer
Shugulika Africa LimitedDar es-Salaam, Tanzania
Posted January 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Shugulika Africa Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a seasoned talent acquisition and HR services provider with over a decade of industry expertise. The firm offers end‑to‑end recruitment, executive search, headhunting, payroll, HR management, training, psychometric analysis, reference checks, and employee mobilization services, leveraging an extensive candidate database and international partnerships to source niche skill sets. Its track record—over 90% of first‑time placements surpass probation—combined with rapid turnaround times, positions Shugulika as a reliable partner for organizations seeking high‑quality talent and comprehensive HR solutions.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an Assistant Accounting Officer to support financial management, reporting, and internal controls within a lodge environment.
Requirements
- Authorise and allocate business expenditure
- Record daily financial transactions accurately
- Prepare supplier payment requests
- Analyse and interpret management accounts
- Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations
- Resolve general ledger and balance sheet queries
- Manage stock sheets and stock control procedures
- Meet finance reporting deadlines and provide management feedback
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, audits, and account reconciliations
- Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets
- Manage petty cash, mobile wallets, and company bank accounts
- Conduct internal audits and spot checks
- Train staff on accounting systems and basic accounting principles