DIS Job Vacancy — School Accountant
Job Overview
DIS Job Vacancy — School Accountant
Position: School Accountant
Dar es Salaam Independent School
Dar es Salaam
We are inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate Admin staff for the following position:
School Accountant
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- A masters degree will be an added advantage
- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant accounting experience in a school.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Duties and responsibilities
A successful candidate will be required to:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, school policies, and internal controls.
- Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain accurate financial records, accounting documentation and perform other finance department duties.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates. Foreign certificates should be accredited by
- Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
- Contact details of at least two referees
Applicants should clearly specify the position they are applying for in the email subject line and merge all documents into a single PDF file.
Applications should be addressed to:
The HR Manager
Dar es Salaam Independent School
Applications may be delivered physically to the school offices at Mbweni/Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam or sent via email;
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 022 2781515
Mobile: 0772 111228
Closing date for applications is 10th July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
