Country Accountant

Rentokil Initial:Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 70,000 colleagues over 90 countries . The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting.We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and DevelopmentListening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues.We live our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork which were identified by our colleagues across the world.Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.comOur Family Of Businesses:Rentokil Pest Control is the world's leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers.We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.Although we don't provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens.Initial Hygiene is the world's leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in over 40 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 38 of those. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in the country. You would be supporting the business in EAST AFRICA - Dar es Salam, Tanzania as country accountantKey responsibilities Financial Operations & Ledger Management Manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to IFRS and internal ac-counting policies. Maintain trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and perform month-end and year-end close processes. Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), managing local vendor payments, credit control,daily cash allocations, and aging reports. Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all local Tanzanian bank accounts and post bank chargesaccurately. Check and code all petty cash claims; ensure petty cash is reconciled monthly to the cash float with valid sup-porting documentation and authorized signatures. Review, monitor, process, and post staff operational and travel expense forms. Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings Ensure full compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) regulations across all tax handles: Prepare and file Value Added Tax (VAT) returns via EFD/VFD systems. Compute and file Withholding Tax (WHT) on supplier invoices and local service agreements. Oversee monthly PAYE (Pay As You Earn) computations and ensure timely remittals on or before legal duedates. Support statutory payroll deductions and filings for local bodies: National Social Security Fund (NSSF), WorkersCompensation Fund (WCF), And Skills Development Levy (SDL). External Audit & Local Governance Serve as the primary focal point for annual external audits for the legal entity in Tanzania. Prepare comprehensive audit schedules, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, assemble transactionalbacking evidence, and resolve audit queries to support external filing of local statutory financial statements incompliance with NBAA standards. Facilitate local tax audits, inquiries, or reconciliations requested by TRA. Cash Flow, Treasury & Stock Control Liquidity & Forecasting: Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts to maintain optimal local liquidity for operational,tax, and capital obligations. FX & Banking: Manage TZS/USD foreign exchange exposure and local banking relationships in compliance withBank of Tanzania (BOT) regulations and regional treasury guidelines. Working Capital Control: Monitor accounts receivable collections and vendor payment cycles to optimize cashconversion and minimize trapped capital in tax/VAT offsets. Inventory Governance: Monitor levels of stock items, handle import stock items/customs documentation, an-alyze monthly stock issuance, investigate variances, and enforce internal control systems to safeguard assetsagainst misuse, fraud, or error.Key performance Indicator Financial Operations & Ledger Management Manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to IFRS and internal ac-counting policies. Maintain trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and perform month-end and year-end close processes. Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), managing local vendor payments, credit control,daily cash allocations, and ageing reports. Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all local Tanzanian bank accounts and post bank chargesaccurately. Check and code all petty cash claims; ensure petty cash is reconciled monthly to the cash float with valid sup-porting documentation and authorized signatures. Review, monitor, process, and post staff operational and travel expense forms. Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings Ensure full compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) regulations across all tax handles: Prepare and file Value Added Tax (VAT) returns via EFD/VFD systems. Compute and file Withholding Tax (WHT) on supplier invoices and local service agreements. Oversee monthly PAYE (Pay As You Earn) computations and ensure timely remittals on or before legal duedates. Support statutory payroll deductions and filings for local bodies: National Social Security Fund (NSSF), WorkersCompensation Fund (WCF), And Skills Development Levy (SDL). External Audit & Local Governance Serve as the primary focal point for annual external audits for the legal entity in Tanzania. Prepare comprehensive audit schedules, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, assemble transactionalbacking evidence, and resolve audit queries to support external filing of local statutory financial statements incompliance with NBAA standards. Facilitate local tax audits, inquiries, or reconciliations requested by TRA. Cash Flow, Treasury & Stock Control Liquidity & Forecasting: Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts to maintain optimal local liquidity for operational,tax, and capital obligations. FX & Banking: Manage TZS/USD foreign exchange exposure and local banking relationships in compliance withBank of Tanzania (BOT) regulations and regional treasury guidelines. Working Capital Control: Monitor accounts receivable collections and vendor payment cycles to optimize cashconversion and minimize trapped capital in tax/VAT offsets. Inventory Governance: Monitor levels of stock items, handle import stock items/customs documentation, an-alyze monthly stock issuance, investigate variances, and enforce internal control systems to safeguard assetsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) Statutory Compliance: Zero penalties or interest incurred for late/incorrect TRA or statutory filings (VAT, WHT,PAYE, NSSF, WCF, SDL). Reporting Deadlines: On-time delivery of month-end closing files, real-time accounting updates, and balancesheet reconciliations. Audit Execution: Clean external audit report with minimal audit adjustments under NBAA and regional standards. Reconciliation Quality: All balance sheet acaccounts are fullyounts fully reconciled monthly with documented backing files.Critical CompetenciesDeliver ResultsThe ambition to achieve goals/objectives and the discipline, organization and perseverance to deliver outstanding customer service. You will need to focus on delivering what's required, and also; Establish SMART objectives for self and others Be enthusiastic and work with energy to achieve company standards and goals Monitor progress of objectives and take action to ensure delivery to agreed timescales, and cost Plan, organize and prioritize workload effectivelyAct CommerciallyThe ability to gather and make sense of large amounts of information and apply it to make business and customer focuseddecisions. You need to use business thinking to make decisions, and also; Use experience to solve current problems Use a straightforward and practical approach to handling business issues Understand how own actions impact on costs and find the most cost effective solution to meet needsManage SelfManaging emotions to remain calm, focused and optimistic while dealing with a constant stream of demands. You needto manage your emotions, and also; Be aware of own feelings Manage own feelings to remain clear and focused Have positive expectations that things will work out Be aware of own development needs and take steps to improve these Know how to take care of self so you can be at your bestCoach and DevelopThe encouragement of long term development of others to build capability. You need to give practical support, and also; Train team members by giving directions or demonstrations Give practical support or assistance to make job easier for the other individual Ask questions, devise tests, or use other methods to ensure that others have understood explanations or directions Give support to others and praise more than criticize Recognize successWork with OthersBuilding relationships and collaborating with others (e.g. customers, colleagues, partners & suppliers) to achieve ourmission. You need to be a team player, and also; Offer help and advice when asked Be supportive and/or positive of other members of team Freely share information, knowledge and experience within own team and with other departments / businessunits Commit to team decisionsDisplay LeadershipThe ability to inspire others to achieve Rentokil Initial's objectives and to hold them accountable for high standards ofperformance. You need to communicate expectations and direction, and also; Give clear directions - ensuring communications are clear and simple Communicate objectives and share helpful information with the team/individuals Listen to individuals and include their ideas in decisions made Conduct regular team meetings to share information and listen to ideas and concernsRequirementsKey requirements Education & CPA: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA (Tanzania) quali-fication and active registration with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) (CPPP or CPA). Experience: 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience in Tanzania, spanning multinational corporateenvironments and Tax/audit firms. Tax & Systems Knowledge: Strong practical knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws, TRA electronic platforms (EFD/VFD),and modern ERP environments (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks). Languages: Professional fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken). Attributes: High integrity, disciplined, structured, analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving, and capabilityto prioritise under tight month-end deadlines.BenefitsAre you interested? Here's what you can expect when you join us:Opportunity for Growth: We support your career advancement through development pathways, mentorship, and learning experiences.Employment Equity: At Rentokil Initial, we prioritize equal opportunities and inclusivity, celebrating diversity and valuing each individual's unique contributions.Employee Benefits & Well-beingYour security and health are our top priorities from day one.Health & ProtectionNHIF Medical Cover: Comprehensive health insurance provided immediately upon joining.Group Accident Cover: Workplace injury protection effective immediately.Group Life Cover: Applicable immediately after confirmation of Permanent Employment.Tools for SuccessCommunication: Company smartphone with monthly airtime/data.Technology: High-performance laptop for sales and reporting.Training: Monthly technical sessions and access to international certification courses.Support: 24/7 access to ICAS for professional counseling and mental health support.Leave & Time OffAnnual Leave: 28 days of paid leave each year.Family Leave: Full maternity and paternity leave benefits.Personal Leave: Sick leave and compassionate leave for unexpected situations.Working HoursMonday - Friday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm.Saturdays: 08:00 am - 12:00 pm on a rotational basis.If you have a passion for delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply today!