Dar es Salaam Independent School

Registration Numbers S. 2544 and DS/02/7/037

Vacancy for the school year 2026/27

We are inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate Admin staff for the following position:

School Accountant

Candidates applying for a School Accountant position should have the following minimum qualifications and 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: hr@dis.ac.tz

Tel: 022 2781515

Mobile: 0772 111228

Closing date for applications is 10th July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.