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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.
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.