Salary
negotiable
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Posted
23 Sep 2026
Location
Aga Khan University - Dar es Salaam
Job Description
The Accountant will work closely with finance, procurement, stores and other departments to maintain accurate financial records, support compliance with accounting requirements and ensure timely financial reporting to management.
Responsibilities
- Accounts payable and supplier management
- Bank reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- Budget monitoring
- Funding and grant accounting
- Audit preparation
- Internal financial communication
- Coordination between finance and operational departmentsPosting house rent and funding transactions accurately and on time.
- Conducting weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Identifying and investigating discrepancies and reconciling items.
- Ensuring bank transactions are accurately and promptly posted to the general ledger.
- Liaising with bank representatives when necessary to resolve financial issues.
- Verifying and posting fuel invoices in coordination with procurement and stores teams.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
- Training in accounting software, financial reporting, taxation and relevant financial regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
Skills
Accounting principles
Financial reporting standards
Bookkeeping procedures
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Cash management
Bank and supplier reconciliations
Budgeting
Cost control
Financial analysis
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