Assistant – Accounts Payable at School of St Jude july 2025
Job Overview
Are you looking to build your career with one of Africa’s largest educational charities? Do you have a solid background in finance, particularly in accounts payable, cash handling, and reconciliation? Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to support seamless financial operations across various campuses? If you’re energized by the idea of contributing your skills to a meaningful cause in a fast-paced setting—read on!
Position: Assistant – Accounts Payable
Location: The School of St Jude, Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
Vacancy: 1 position
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
About The School of St Jude
The School of St Jude is a leading charitable education institution in Africa, providing free, high-quality education to over 1,800 students each year. It also supports hundreds of graduates in accessing higher education and helps improve learning for more than 20,000 government school students through teacher placement programs. The school’s mission is funded by generous donors worldwide who are committed to empowering bright, underprivileged Tanzanian youth.
Who We’re Looking For
You are meticulous, process-driven, and passionate about financial accuracy. You work well under pressure, adapt easily in changing environments, and demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism in managing finances. Most importantly, you’re inspired to contribute to an organization making a measurable difference in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage cash transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and secure handling
- Support with data entry, posting of daily bank vouchers, and supplier ledger reconciliation
- Maintain payment records and assist with monthly invoice postings
- Resolve discrepancies in cash records and follow up on outstanding payments and queries
- Offer professional support to vendors and staff, ensuring smooth communication
- Collaborate with the accounts payable team on cash flow and vendor management
- Take responsibility for any assigned school property or financial tools
- Participate in monthly financial process reviews and suggest improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Minimum of two years’ experience in financial operations, accounts payable, or cashiering
- Familiarity with accounting principles and accounting software
- Strong accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and document tracking
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with vendors and staff
- Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines
What We Offer
- A chance to use your skills to fight poverty through education in Tanzania
- A supportive, diverse work environment with opportunities for growth
- Daily mid-morning tea and lunch during workdays
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and CV to: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Subject line must include: TSOSJ/HR/HO/FN/08/25
Deadline: 08th August 2025
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
