Senior Accountant at Meliá Zanzibar
Job snapshot
Meliá Zanzibar is recruiting a Senior Accountant. The role keeps critical data platforms available, secure, and performing. The post is based in Zanzibar, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time, closing on Oct 30, 2026.
| Role | Senior Accountant |
|---|---|
| Employer | Meliá Zanzibar |
| Location | Zanzibar, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time |
| Deadline | Oct 30, 2026 |
Meliá Zanzibar maintains the database and application infrastructure behind its services.
Role overview
Meliá Zanzibar is seeking for this vacancy as covered here an for this vacancy experienced detail oriented Senior Accountant to as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy join its finance department.
The role is responsible for on this listing in the advertised role for this vacancy overseeing complex financial reporting in the advertised role as covered here budgeting on this listing internal controls tax compliance TRA and in the advertised role for this vacancy general as covered here ledger management inside a luxury resort environment.
Key responsibilities
- Making sure high levels of on this listing as covered here transactional for this vacancy accuracy meet strict financial on this listing closing deadlines provide guidance to for this vacancy junior finance staff.
- Job Role Insights.
- Job ID: 149060.
- Maintaining broad ledger integrity as covered here reconcile balance sheet accounts for this vacancy manage property management hotel accounting software integrations.
- Enforce compliance with on this listing as covered here Tanzanian for this vacancy tax laws Zanzibar as on this listing covered here Revenue Authority on this listing ZRA TRA as covered as covered here here regulations filing statutory on this listing returns managing tax audits.
- Preparing accurate and for this vacancy monthly quarterly annual financial statements in as covered here on this listing compliance with as covered here international financial reporting standards and on this listing in the advertised role internal group guidelines.
- Assisting in preparing annual operating in for this vacancy the advertised role budgets as covered here monitoring department variance reports in the advertised role supporting cost control measures.
- Closing Date: 30th October 2026.
- Posted Date: 21st October 2026.
Requirements
- Deep grasp of in the advertised role Tanzanian tax statutory frameworks and on this listing for this vacancy statutory reporting.
- Minimum 4 to 5 Years of relevant accounting experience (Hospitality industry preferred).
- High level of in on this listing the advertised role personal as covered here integrity analytical problem solving in the advertised role skills leadership the ability to in the advertised role as covered here perform under pressure to in the advertised role meet tight deadlines.
- 4 to 5 years of progressive experience in in the advertised role on this listing accounting in the advertised role roles prior experience in for for this vacancy this vacancy the hospitality or hotel for as covered here this vacancy management sector is preferred.
- CPA T ACCA or as covered here as covered here equivalent for this vacancy accounting certification is for in the advertised role this vacancy a strong useful extra.
- Bachelor's Degree in in on this listing the advertised role Accounting for this vacancy or Finance CPA for in the advertised role this vacancy T or for this vacancy ACCA is a useful extra.
- Excellent verbal and written fluency in English.
- Bachelor's Degree in on this listing as covered here Accounting in the advertised role Finance or a related discipline.
- Hands on proficiency with in in the advertised role the advertised role hotel in the advertised role accounting systems e for on this listing this vacancy g SunSystems on this listing Opera Materials Control and in the advertised role as covered here advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Key skills
- Safety & Compliance Auditing
- Financial Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Accounting
- CPA / ACCA Accounting
- Tax Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
How to apply
Interested candidates should send for for this vacancy this vacancy their application package CV and for this vacancy as covered here Cover Letter directly via in the advertised role email.
Email: hamza.aziz@melia.com.
Email hamza.aziz@melia.com.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Meliá Zanzibar is recruiting a Senior Accountant.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Zanzibar, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Oct 30, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Email your application using this address: Email hamza.aziz@melia.com
Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Senior Accountant, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Oct 30, 2026.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
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For Senior Accountant at Meliá Zanzibar, align your CV with the location and role context: Zanzibar, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time.
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Advert requirement: Bachelor's Degree in in on this listing the advertised role Accounting for this vacancy or Finance CPA for in the advertised role this vacancy T or for this vacancy ACCA is a useful extra. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Bachelor's Degree in on this listing as covered here Accounting in the advertised role Finance or a related discipline. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Minimum 4 to 5 Years of relevant accounting experience (Hospitality industry preferred). What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: 4 to 5 years of progressive experience in in the advertised role on this listing accounting in the advertised role roles prior experience in for for this vacancy this vacancy the hospitality or hotel for as covered here this vacancy management sector is preferred. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Excellent verbal and written fluency in English. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
General practice What would you want the employer to clarify about this advert? Prepare a question about something genuinely unstated. Do not assume pay, benefits or working arrangements.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Senior Accountant position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Senior Accountant. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Key skills How to apply shared questions Bachelor's Degree in in as covered here the advertised role Accounting for this vacancy or Finance CPA for in.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Preparing accurate and monthly quarterly annual financial statements in on this listing compliance with international financial reporting standards and in the advertised .... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Oct 30, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Senior Accountant, use the method in this advert and finish before 30th October 2026.
- Prepare a PDF cover letter and CV named with your full name.
- Email your application to hamza.aziz@melia.com using the subject line for Senior Accountant at Meliá Zanzibar.
- Attach only the documents listed in this advert. Submit before 30th October 2026.
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