Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Education]

Jobs at:
Hannah Bennie School

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Hannah Bennie School (HBS) was established to provide children in Kigamboni with access to high-quality English-medium education close to home. Through its commitment to academic excellence and sound institutional management, the school continues to create an environment where students can thrive while ensuring that operational and financial systems effectively support its mission.

As part of its continued growth, HBS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and record management while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules
• Post journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations
• Support tax filing and statutory compliance requirements, including TRA, NSSF, WCF, and PAYE obligations
• Assist in internal audits and the maintenance of accurate financial documentation
• Support the finance team in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-tracking activities
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documents
• Assist in monitoring transactions and ensuring compliance with financial procedures

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• NBAA registration as ATEC or Graduate Member is an added advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Xero, or Zoho is an added advantage
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants should prepare a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional certificates, contacts of three referees, and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct. All documents should be submitted as PDF attachments.

In the subject line, clearly indicate the department code and position title. For example: “B6 — Senior Accountant”.

Applications should be sent . Applications are accepted strictly by mail. No paper applications, in-person visits, or phone inquiries regarding vacancies will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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