Deputy Bursar, Cost Management and Students Accounts

Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated professionals are invited to apply for the following vacant post that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Open University.

Deputy Bursar, Cost Management and Students Accounts (Three (3) year contract) (1 Post)

The incumbent will report to the Bursar.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing students accounts in liaison with Regional Directors;

• Managing donor/corporate funded students’ accounts;

• Managing accounts for affiliate/associate colleges;

• Budgetary Control

• Managing creditors and reconciliation of the ledger;

• Preparing Management Reports

• Supervision of the Accountant Students, Accountant, Budgetary

• Preparation of University Budgets

• Performing any other duties as delegated by the Bursar.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Studies;

• Membership to a relevant Professional Board such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

(ACCA), Southern Africa Association of Accountants (SAAA) or Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) is a pre-requisite

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized University would be an added advantage;

• A PhD in Business Studies or Administration is a distinct advantage;

• At least three (3) years relevant post first-degree work experience;

• Experience in Financial Management in a Higher Education Institution would be an added advantage.