Job Opportunity: Accountant

Organization

International School of Tanganyika (IST)

Job Overview

Position Title: Accountant
Category: Administrative Management and Technical Support
Reporting Line: Accounts Manager (MA)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Role Summary

The Accountant will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental accounting systems, policies, and procedures. The role ensures accurate financial record-keeping and the integrity of financial information through effective processing, verification, and reconciliation of financial data.

Key objectives include:

Collecting, processing, recording, and reconciling financial transactions
Verifying the accuracy and validity of source documentation
Maintaining comprehensive records of revenue, expenditure, assets, and liabilities

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Accountant, preferably within a school or educational environment
Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Key Responsibilities

1. Ledger Management and Banking

Maintain accounts to trial balance level and submit quarterly reports to the Accounts Manager (MA)
Manage revenue and purchase ledgers, including invoicing and ensuring timely payment
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Oversee weekly banking of cash and cheques

2. Cashflow and Payroll Management

Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and budgets within agreed timelines
Process payroll accurately, ensuring compliance with current laws, pension schemes, and PAYE regulations

3. Compliance, Reporting, and Auditing

Assist in preparing draft accounts and quarterly VAT returns
Liaise with external auditors and follow up on audit findings and management letters
Support the planning and delivery of statutory reports, publications, and internal/external audits

Professional Competencies and Attributes

Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost control, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Operational Effectiveness: Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and identify financial risks
Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative team player with empathy, cultural awareness, and strong listening skills
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial information to diverse stakeholders

Application Process

Eligibility: Applicants must be based in Tanzania
Application Documents:
- Letter of interest (in English)
- Updated CV including three referees
Submission Email:
- staffrecruitment@istafrica.com
- Application Deadline: Close of business, Monday, 26 January 2026

To apply for this job email your details to staffrecruitment@istafrica.com

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