Sanlam Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant

Sanlam Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant

Company: Sanlam Allianz

Dar es Salaam

Business areas: Life Insurance • General Insurance • Investments

Job purpose

Ensuring supports the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, managing fixed assets, and reconciling General Ledger accounts to strengthen overall financial operations.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in submission of statutory tax returns (VAT, WHT, PAYE, SDL, Stamp Duty, Premium.
• Levy, etc.) for Mainland and Zanzibar.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory require-ments.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation sched-ules.
• Conduct periodic asset verification and ensure proper tagging, documentation, and reconciliation with records.
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and apply tax adjustments, such as decreasing adjustments for cancellations and communicate with inter-nal teams and external stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation.
• Review and reconcile General Ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records for all tax filings and transactions in accordance with statutory requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or Commerce.
• CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in accounting or audit, preferably within the insurance, banking, or financial services industry.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian tax laws and insurance regulations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and local financial regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Application instructions

Submit your updated CV to:

Email: [email protected]

Indicating job title as the mail subject by May 20, 2026.