**UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE**
**EXECUTIVE POSITIONS**
**OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR**
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Bursar is the Chief Accountant of the University. He/she is responsible for the sound management of the institution’s financial affairs and investments, in line with the institution’s Strategic Plan, and as provided for in the University of Zimbabwe Act (Chapter 25:16) and Statutes. This is a University Executive position with high administrative demands, requiring an incumbent with personal and professional integrity. It requires a strategic, competent and focused individual with an understanding of the National Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Philosophy and the role of higher education institutions towards Zimbabwe’s National Vision 2030 and beyond.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and a Masters Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. A PhD is a distinct advantage.
- A Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA) or a Registered Public Accountant qualification.
- Relevant accounting experience preferably, in a senior management position.
- Relevant practical experience with information communication technologies (ICTs) and their applications in accounting and administration systems.
- The successful candidate should be self-motivated, reliable and efficient, with demonstrable leadership skills;
- He/she should have good writing and oral communication skills;
- A High level of professional integrity, professionalism and commitment to confidentiality;
- A High level of commitment to duty, self-motivated and be able to work under pressure;
- Candidate should have a sound knowledge of public relations and protocol;
- He/she should be open-minded, future-focused, a team-builder, innovative and always seeking to add value to the institutional brand;
- An up-to-date working knowledge of new laws, regulations and compliance standards is essential to protect the organisation from potential ramifications.
How to Apply
Office of The Vice Chancellor
University of Zimbabwe
630 Churchill Avenue
P O Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uz.ac.zw