About LOLC Tanzania

LOLC Tanzania Financial Services is a microfinance institution that was formerly known as Tujijenge Tanzania Financial Services
. It has been operating in Tanzania since 2006 and officially rebranded to LOLC Tanzania in October 2024 after the Sri Lankan-based multinational LOLC Group became the majority shareholder in 2021.

LOLC Tanzania is looking for a Senior Accountant to work in Dar es Salaam. The company is a financial services provider that offers loan solutions to individuals and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Reviewing and approving bank, product, receivables, and payable reconciliations.
• Preparing financial statements and coordinating external audits.
• Supervising financial operations at branch-level, which includes cash management and loan file custody.
• Ensuring the timely processing of payments, tax compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Supporting the Head of Finance in creating MIS reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Training and mentoring finance staff and new recruits.
• Updating finance policies and procedures to align with business and regulatory changes.
• Participating in system enhancements and maintaining financial documentation.
• Collaborating with other departments on finance-related issues and responding to audit queries.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A CPA (T) qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Mandatory experience in a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local tax laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume to recruitment.T@lolc.co.tz