Administrative Assistant, Accounting & Finance (2 Posts) – Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

\Job Summary

Manicaland University Of Applied Sciences Is Looking For An Administrative Assistant, Accounting & Finance (2 Post)

 

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Ensuring complete & accurate record keeping in the Bursar’s department with regards to revenue and expenditure.

Updating of all University payments after checking the authenticity and accuracy of invoices, other supporting documents and vote allocations.

Receipting and banking of all income received; preparation of cashbooks and bank reconciliation statements.

Maintenance of the University’s nominal ledger and reconciliation of balances therein.

Assisting in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Checking and updating of payroll journals.

Monitoring and reconciling the fuel Issues account and reconciling same to the ledger.

Ensuring safe keeping of security items like receipt books, invoice books, vehicle registrations books and purchase order books.

Preparation of audit schedules and attending to auditors.

Liaising with banks for balances, queries and bank statements.

Preparation of reports for management e.g. monthly actual cash flow statements as well as any ad hoc reports as requested.

General accounting system maintenance including executing Sage Pastel Evolution backups and safe custody of the same.

Servicing university committees.

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

 

Qualifications And Experience

Applicants should possess a minimum of a first Degree in Accounting such as BCom. or BAcc of Accountancy or equivalent plus at least two (2) years hands on experience in a similar environment. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIS, and CPA would be an added advantage. Knowledge of computerized accounting packages/systems will be a distinct advantage. Possess strong analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism and maturity in handling sensitive information is a must.