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Independent School
DAR ES SALAAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Registration Numbers: S. 2544 and DS/02/7/037
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR
The school invites applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate administrative professionals for the following position:
Position: School Accountant
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Master’s degree will be an added advantage
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant accounting experience in a school environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, school policies, and internal controls
- Coordinating audits and liaising with external auditors
- Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting documentation
- Performing other finance-related duties as assigned
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates (foreign certificates must be accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities – TCU)
- Contact details of at least two referees
Applicants must clearly state the position applied for in the email subject line and merge all documents into a single PDF file.
Submission Details
HR Manager
Dar es Salaam Independent School
Applications may be delivered physically or sent via email:
📧 Email: hr@dis.ac.tz
📞 Tel: 022 2781515
📱 Mobile: 0772 111228
📍 Location: Mbweni / Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date
📅 10th July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to hr@dis.ac.tz
