DESCRIPTION
Mutasa Rural District Council is inviting suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individuals to fill in vacant posts that have arisen within the Council.
POST: ACCOUNTANT – GRADE 9
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience
• Proficiency in Sage Pastel. Microsoft Word and Excel is a must.
• Knowledge of LADS is an added advantage.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s License is a must.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Treasurer in the preparation of final accounts, income and expenditure accounts, Trial Balance, and Statement of Financial Position.
• Reconciliation of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.
• Bank reconciliations i.e., examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries monthly.
• Checking of payment vouchers before they are passed for payment.
• Assisting with projects management to deliver cost control and avoid over expenditure.
• Preparation of monthly and periodic acquittals for Council projects and grants received.
• Updating of financial records daily and ensuring financial records arc accurate throughout the year.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns and submission thereof in terms of the statutes and processing the tax payments.
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates for the Finance Department.
• Assist the Treasurer in Council budget formulation, preparation, and implementation processes.
• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of Council’s financial information by following internal controls.
• Advising the Treasurer on accounting issues and other financial issues.
• Assisting the Treasurer in general departmental administrative issues.
• Assist the Treasurer during both Internal and External Audits.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Production of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plans and reports.
• Mentoring and supervision of junior departmental personnel
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates meeting the above specifications should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and at least three contactable referees to The Chief Executive Officer - Mutasa Rural District Council, Box 1827 Mutasa by not later than 06 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Mutasa RDC is an equal opportunity gender sensitive employer. G. T. Bandure Chief Executive Officer
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