Accounting Officer

Job Description

The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE), a quality control regulatory authority, was established by an Act of Parliament, [Chapter 25:27], in 2006, to promote and co-ordinate education provided by higher and tertiary institutions, superintend over standards, act as a regulator in the determination and maintenance of examinations, academic qualifications and research.

Applicants are invited for the post of Accounting Officer. He/she will be assisting the Director Finance on all matters related to the ZIMCHE Finances. This position in the ZIMCHE requires a seasoned and experienced Finance person with demonstrable experience in Public Sector Financial Reporting Standards.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Director Finance, the position exists to support, co-ordinate and improve efficiency in the Finance Department. The incumbent helps the Director Finance in directing the Finance Department’s day-to-day operations to ensure that the Council Financial affairs are handled in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ZIMCHE Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFM Act), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly management accounts,
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Accounts receivables management
• Accounts payables management.
• Preparation of annual financial audits.
• Maintaining a comprehensive asset register.
• Maintenance of Ledgers.
• Maintenance of Cashbooks.
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation of banking
• Maintaining investments schedules.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A recognised Bachelor of Accountancy degree.
• Must be a Registered Public Accountant (RPAccZ), registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) Zimbabwe.
• Prior experience working as an Accounting Officer or working in an Accounts department.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy.
• Proficiency in Sage Pastel Accounting packages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge and competency in accounting principles
• Good time management abilities
• Good critical reasoning abilities.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should submit the following: application letter, a detailed CV and certified copies of degree certificates, present salary, names and addresses of at least three referees including their email addresses to:

The Director Human Resources,
ZIMCHE,
P.O. Box H100
Hatfield

or

21 J.M. Nkomo Road,
Hatfield,
Harare

Not later than 13th of May 2022.

The application should be emailed to: [email protected] in a single PDF file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.