Vacancy title:
University Bursar

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

Jobs at:
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, January 21 2026

Duty Station:
Chukwani Street Zanzibar | Zanzibar/Tanzania | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a charity organization; Kuwait based, Direct Aid (DA). In line with this expansion, SUMAIT wishes to invite applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the vacant administrative posts.

Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) invites applications from qualified candidates for various academic and administrative positions.

The Administration of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) seeks to recruit an exceptional candidate who is energetic, innovative, and solution-oriented to fill the position of University Bursar. This role is central to the financial management and consultancy activities of the university. The University Bursar shall be responsible for the Vice Chancellor through the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance for the financial administration of the University.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Common Skills and Qualifications for a University Bursar:

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Tanzania), ACCA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.
• Experience in managing audits, procurement processes, and compliance with national financial regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Experience needed

• At least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in higher education or public sector.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:

• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Names and contact details (postal address, and phone number) of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references.
• Verification of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) (mandatory).

Hand delivered application should reach SUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 21st January 2026. Or you can send your application

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