St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values. The University is seeking to recruit qualified academic member of staff and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the city centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Job Title: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (1 Post) – Finance Department
(a) Reports to: Bursar
(b) Job Summary: The purpose of the post is to assist the Bursar in the performance of duties pertaining to finance administration and finance office operations.
(c) Qualification: Holder of a 2-year Diploma in Accounting or Professional Level, NAD Part I or II from a recognized institution with at least nine (9) years working experience in a related field.
(d) Experience: A minimum of at least nine (9) years working experience.

(e) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Accounts Assistant shall be responsible to the Bursar for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining to finance administration and finance office operations. He/she shall specifically be responsible for the following:
(i) Receiving and paying cash and cheques;
(ii) Maintaining full and accurate accounting records;
(iii) Preparing final reconciliation;
(iv) Balancing ledger accounts; and
(v) Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by competent authority.

(f) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
(g) Tenure: Fixed terms contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

• “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
• Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, they have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE and NECTA).