Accountant at the Embassy of Belgium — May 2026

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their application by email.

Applicants must include:

• A concise motivation letter in English.
• A CV in English.
• A photo.

Applications should be sent no later than 20 May 2026 to:

Mr. Pierre Bertels
Head of Administration
Email: daressalaam@diplobel.fed.be

Selection process

A first selection of candidates will be made based on the submitted application file. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a test on a date to be determined later.