Background

PESTON Group is a diversified and growth-oriented group of companies operating across several strategic sectors in Tanzania, including agribusiness, agricultural trading, branding and marketing consultancy, media and advertising, technology solutions, and real estate consultancy and brokerage.

The Group comprises:

• Peston Enterprises Ltd – Agribusiness and Agricultural Trading
• Peston Entertainment Ltd – Branding, Marketing, Media & Technology Solutions
• Peston Real Estate Ltd – Real Estate Consultancy & Brokerage

The Group is committed to professionalism, innovation, operational excellence, and creating sustainable value for Tanzania's economic development.

Position Summary

PESTON Group is seeking a competent, analytical, highly organized, and results-driven Group Accountant to join its Finance Department. The successful candidate will oversee financial management and reporting across all Group subsidiaries, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic financial support to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of:

• Financial Reporting
• Group Consolidation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Taxation
• Statutory Compliance

Experience using TRA IDRAS and other TRA systems.

Proficiency in ERP and accounting software such as:

• Odoo
• SAP
• QuickBooks
• Tally
• Xero
• Sage

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Why Join PESTON Group?

Opportunity to work within a diversified and rapidly growing Group.

Exposure to executive management and strategic business operations.

Direct contribution to the Group's financial growth and transformation.

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

Dynamic, collaborative, and performance-driven working environment.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Consolidate financial reports across Group subsidiaries.
• Maintain accounting records, ledgers, and fixed asset registers.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Tanzanian tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Manage TRA filings and compliance using TRA IDRAS and related systems.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to audit recommendations.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and accounting systems.
• Provide financial and investment analysis to management.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Financial Reporting
• Group Consolidation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Taxation
• Statutory Compliance
• TRA IDRAS and other TRA systems
• Odoo
• SAP
• QuickBooks
• Tally
• Xero
• Sage
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.