Job Posting: Accountant at International School of Tanganyika – October 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
Title: Accountant
Category: Administrative Management and Technical Support
Reports to: Accounts Manager
Department: Finance
Start Date: As soon as possible
IST Foundational Documents
IST Mission:
Challenging, inspiring, and supporting all our students to fulfill their potential and improve the world.
IST Vision:
IST will be a global leader in the education of internationally-mobile young people. All students, regardless of their starting point, will think critically, achieve academically, and develop the wisdom to make good choices. They will show curiosity and creativity in addressing authentic problems, local and global.
Statement of Values:
All members of the IST community are:
- Responsible: We act responsibly, positively, and constructively towards ourselves and others. We learn from our mistakes and accept the consequences of our actions.
- Inquiring: We show curiosity, perseverance, and open-mindedness in seeking to understand and solve problems.
- Compassionate: We empathize with others and act with care, kindness, and courage.
- Balanced: We believe in a broad education for our students.
- Diverse: We treasure the diversity within the IST community.
Summary of the Role
Reporting to the Accounts Manager, the primary function of this role is to contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Support the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness, and accuracy of source documentation.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience: 5+ years as an Accountant, preferably in a School setup.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance.
- Certifications: Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).
Professional Competencies:
- Self-directed and detail-oriented.
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling IST’s values and ethical standards.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Successful track record of working with stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
- Intercultural awareness and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of an Accountant will include:
Ledger Account:
- Maintain accounts to trial balance level.
- Provide trial balance to the MA within agreed timescales of each quarter end.
Banking:
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations within agreed timescales.
- Maintain bank mandates and oversee weekly banking of cash.
Cashflow:
- Update cash flow forecasts and prepare revised cash flow budgets.
Payroll:
- Prepare payroll and stay updated with changes in law and pension schemes.
Other Duties:
- Support the MA in the planning, preparation, and delivery of statutory reports and audits.
- Liaise with external auditors and act on management letters.
How to Apply
This is a full-time job. Prospective applicants should be based in Tanzania and need to apply formally. Submit a letter (in English) describing your fit and interest in the position and an up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume, including the names, addresses, and contact details of three (3) referees. Applications and inquiries should be directed to staffrecruitment@istafrica.com before the close of business on Friday, 11 October 2024.
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