ACCOUTING OFFICER – Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE)

Introduction

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 coordinate 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 of 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

Must be a holder of a recognized Bachelor of Accountancy degree.
Must be a Registered Public Accountant (RPAccZ), registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) Zimbabwe.
Three (3) years 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.