Job overview

The Embassy of Belgium in Tanzania is recruiting an Accountant (m/f/x) to join its team in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate is expected to start in mid-August 2026.

The Embassy is looking for someone who works diligently and independently, is client-oriented, and can follow technical instructions thoroughly.

Position details

Job title: Accountant (m/f/x)

Organization: Embassy of Belgium in Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Start date: Mid-August 2026

Application deadline: 20 May 2026

Date posted: 04 May 2026

The offer

The Embassy offers the following:

• A varied job with responsibility in a pleasant international environment.
• A full-time contract for one year.
• Working hours of 37 hours per week.
• A six-month trial period.
• Possible contract renewal after assessment.
• Gross salary of TZS 4,125,240 per month for a candidate with two years of experience.
• Actual salary will depend on the number of years of relevant experience.
• End-of-year bonus.
• Contribution to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
• Contribution to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
• For non-Tanzanian citizens, the position requires applying for a Tanzanian work permit.

Duties and responsibilities

Accounting operations

The Accountant will be responsible for accounting-related tasks, including:

• Collecting and/or providing the necessary information and documents from or to contact persons and managers.
• Encoding and updating data in the required accounting systems.
• Preparing financial documents according to schedule, including:
  • Remuneration receipts.
  • Bonus tables.
  • Calculation of promotions.
• Planning budgets according to the planned timetable, including:
  • Budget previews.
  • Budget reviews.
  • Monthly budget evolutions.
• Preparing payments.
• Managing communications with banks and other third parties related to accounting tasks.
• Archiving accounting items and documents according to instructions.
• Monitoring and/or managing consular revenues.
• Helping with the renegotiation of contracts under the supervision of the Head of Administration.
• Reviewing invoices, disbursement statements, receipts, and related documents before submitting them to the manager.
• Transmitting communications from local bodies relevant to budget management, including matters such as social contributions and VAT systems.
• Ensuring that accounting standards and principles are observed.
• Accurately and consistently assessing budgetary and accounting documents.
• Assessing available funds in cash and at the bank.
• Pointing out possible financial issues such as overspending or liquidity shortfalls.
• Consulting various databases and verifying consistency and harmonization between them.

Logistics management operations

The Accountant will also support logistics management related to buildings, vehicles, and services. Responsibilities include:

• Listing work, supplies, and various service needs based on received information.
• Suggesting priorities according to urgency and budgetary constraints.
• Drafting or helping to draft specifications for works, equipment, and services.
• Monitoring and/or contributing to public contract monitoring, including:
  • Receiving and analyzing tenders.
  • Drafting attribution reports.
  • Writing order forms.
  • Following up on services.
• Contributing to stock management of various equipment, including:
  • Vehicles.
  • Office equipment.
  • Technical devices.
  • Decoration items.
• Keeping inventories up to date.
• Supervising works and building safety.
• Managing contacts with security firms.

ICT single point of contact responsibilities

The Accountant will act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for ICT. Duties include:

• Keeping the inventory of ICT equipment up to date.
• Notifying relevant teams about ICT needs and deficiencies.
• Helping to install equipment, including hardware and software.
• Acting as the contact person between the post and the Department’s ICT services.
• Optimizing and updating communication resources, including:
  • Telephones.
  • Smartphones.
  • Internet services.
• Ensuring good management of communication budgets.

Required qualifications, skills, and competencies

Conditions of participation

Applicants must have:

• A university degree in a related field; or
• Equivalent relevant experience.

Technical skills

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least two years of experience in a similar Accountant role.
• Good computer skills, including knowledge of:
  • Word.
  • Excel.
  • PowerPoint.
  • Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respect deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and accurately.

Behavioural skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Team player.
• Service-oriented.
• Integrity and loyalty.
• Respect for others.
• Flexibility.
• Willingness to develop new skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility.

Additional assets

The following qualifications and skills will be considered an advantage:

• Very good knowledge of Dutch and/or French, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of local legislation and customs.
• Knowledge of Belgium and Belgian legislation.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili.

• Collecting and/or providing the necessary information and documents from or to contact persons and managers.
• Encoding and updating data in the required accounting systems.
• Preparing financial documents according to schedule, including: Remuneration receipts, Bonus tables, Calculation of promotions.
• Planning budgets according to the planned timetable, including: Budget previews, Budget reviews, Monthly budget evolutions.
• Preparing payments.
• Managing communications with banks and other third parties related to accounting tasks.
• Archiving accounting items and documents according to instructions.
• Monitoring and/or managing consular revenues.
• Helping with the renegotiation of contracts under the supervision of the Head of Administration.
• Reviewing invoices, disbursement statements, receipts, and related documents before submitting them to the manager.
• Transmitting communications from local bodies relevant to budget management, including matters such as social contributions and VAT systems.
• Ensuring that accounting standards and principles are observed.
• Accurately and consistently assessing budgetary and accounting documents.
• Assessing available funds in cash and at the bank.
• Pointing out possible financial issues such as overspending or liquidity shortfalls.
• Consulting various databases and verifying consistency and harmonization between them.
• Listing work, supplies, and various service needs based on received information.
• Suggesting priorities according to urgency and budgetary constraints.
• Drafting or helping to draft specifications for works, equipment, and services.
• Monitoring and/or contributing to public contract monitoring, including: Receiving and analyzing tenders, Drafting attribution reports, Writing order forms, Following up on services.
• Contributing to stock management of various equipment, including: Vehicles, Office equipment, Technical devices, Decoration items.
• Keeping inventories up to date.
• Supervising works and building safety.
• Managing contacts with security firms.
• Keeping the inventory of ICT equipment up to date.
• Notifying relevant teams about ICT needs and deficiencies.
• Helping to install equipment, including hardware and software.
• Acting as the contact person between the post and the Department’s ICT services.
• Optimizing and updating communication resources, including: Telephones, Smartphones, Internet services.
• Ensuring good management of communication budgets.

• Good computer skills, including knowledge of: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respect deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and accurately.
• Team player.
• Service-oriented.
• Integrity and loyalty.
• Respect for others.
• Flexibility.
• Willingness to develop new skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility.

• A university degree in a related field; or Equivalent relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience in a similar Accountant role.