Accountant at International School of Tanganyika (IST)

International School of Tanganyika (IST)

IST Mission

Challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil 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.

They will pursue their varied passions with
enthusiasm, developing resilience, perseverance, and confidence.
Understanding the diversity of people and cultures, they will act
kindly, fairly, and responsibly.

All members of the IST community will work together to fulfil this vision.

Statement of Values

All members of the IST community are:

(a) Responsible – We act responsibly, positively and constructively
towards ourselves and other people. We learn from our mistakes and
accept the consequences of our actions.

(b) Inquiring – We show
curiosity, perseverance and open-mindedness in seeking to understand and
solve problems. We persevere in the face of difficulties and we embrace
the learning that comes

through failure as well as the joy of success.

(c) Compassionate – We empathise with others and act with care,
kindness and courage. In our interactions, we behave with patience,
generosity and integrity.

(d) Balanced – We believe in a broad education for our students, seeing the value of participation in a varied curriculum.

(e) Diverse – We treasure the diversity within the IST community, using
the rich opportunities for deeper understanding that come from our
differences.

Our
Strategic Plan is in place to help our community align efforts to
better reach our schoolʼs mission, vision and values. This plan is
focused on three aims.

Personalized Learning:

Engaged Community:

Ensured Sustainability:

IST Looking for the following positions below:
Accountant

Accountant at International School of Tanganyika (IST) October 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:	Accountant	Category: (cf Policy 5.101)	Administrative Management and Technical Support
Reports to:	Accounts Manager	Department:	Finance
Job Holder:		Start Date:	As soon as possible

Summary of the Role
Job Type: Full-time
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. Maintains complete and proper records
of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities and ensures the accuracy
and integrity of financial information.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5+ years as an Accountant, preferably in a School set-up.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance.
• Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Association of Chartered Certified Accountant(ACCA);

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Professional Competencies:

• Be self-directed and self
• Be detail-oriented, organized and accurate.
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the IST’s values and ethical standards.
• Sound
  decision making, solutions-focused, knowledge of child protection and
  health and safety. (e) Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and
  cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting
  Principles.
• Successful track record of working with stakeholders
  to develop and maintain effective, open and productive working
  relationships.
• Experience in delivering priorities within strict timelines.
• Ability
  to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment,
  trust and open communication; ability to ensure effective teamwork,
  collaborative behaviour and team spirit.

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative team player, empathetic listener.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive.
• Strong
  ability to work flexibly – managing changing and competing priorities
  and absorbing new information rapidly to address complex issues.
• The
  ability to understand external and internal trends and changes and
  advise on appropriate strategic and operational responses.
• Ability to identify, analyse and take action to effectively manage risk to meet strategic objectives.
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively
  communicate complex ideas and information to various audiences and
  stakeholders.
• Strong ability to build effective working
  relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and
  work collaboratively to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of an Accountant will be:
Ledger Account:

• Maintain accounts to trial balance level
• Provide trial balance to the MA within agreed timescales of each quarter end.
• Maintain
  individual accounts of expenditures incurred against budget and provide
  them to the MA within the agreed timescales at each quarter’s end.
• Maintain revenue ledger accounts.
• Issue
  invoices to parents as requested by MA (f) Ensure prompt payment of
  invoices issued; (g) Maintain purchase ledger accounts.

(h) Prepare a routine list of purchases as agreed with MA for approval Banking: 

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations within agreed timescales of the month’s end.
• Maintain bank mandates
• Oversee weekly banking of cash and reconcile cheques and payments received to bank statements weekly.

Cashflow:
Update cash flow forecast on the basis of actual monthly expenditure and provide to MA within agreed timescales of the month end
Prepare revised cash flow budget on agreed timescale

Statutory Account:
(a) Support preparation of draft accounts to the MA;

Payroll:
(a) Prepare payroll and keep up to-date with changes in law, pension schemes and PAYE.

Others:

• Supporting
  the MA in the planning, preparation, and delivery of statutory reports,
  publications, internal and external audits, and the Annual Report and
  Accounts within agreed timetables.
• Processing, recording, and payment of staff and other expenses.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Shadow and understand the work of other members of the finance team and support/help them in their tasks.
• Producing regular report as requested by MA.
• Liaising with external auditors on audit matters and acting on management letters
• Perform any other duties as designated by the Accounts Manager.

Particulars of the Search
How to Apply:
This is Full-time
Job, Prospective applicants should be based in Tanzania and need to
apply formally. They should submit a letter (in English) describing
their 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 enquiries should be directed to staffrecruitment@istafrica.com before the close of business on Friday, 11 October 2024.