ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) 585 views

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) is the largest platinum group metals producer in Zimbabwe. It owns and operates Ngezi Underground Mines, Ngezi Concentrator and the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC).

This position will be part of the dynamic team reporting to the Projects Accountant

REFERENCE NUMBER – PRJTS20230202
CLOSING DATE – 26 February 2023
JOB GRADING – C5
TENURE – Twenty-four (24) Months

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
|Degree in Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification
Strong and demonstrable experience in variance analysis, reporting and internal control systems
An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Understanding of Capital Projects Management and Fixed Assets Register Maintenance Procedures
Working knowledge of SAP will be a distinct advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Proactive and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Sound analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A professional with a strong appreciation and proven application of business ethics
Excellent organizational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining sound systems of internal control on the project
Reviewing project spend progressively in line with the approved project budget.
Controlling the project budget to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget
Ensuring project suppliers and contractors are paid on time for certified work
Preparing periodic project reports and financial forecasts (cost and cash flow)
Ensuring fixed assets are timely and accurately transferred from capital work-in-progress to the fixed asset register
Continuously reviewing projects finance-related practices, policies and procedures for improvement.