To provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight in the management of Council’s financial resources; ensure long-term financial sustainability; enhance revenue performance; safeguard public assets and support efficient service delivery through financial governance and compliance with the Urban Councils Act and other subsidiary legislation.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Karoi
- Category: Finance
- Closing Date: 2026-06-05
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Performance Management: Administering the day-to-day activities of the Financial Services department while implementing performance appraisal systems (IRBM), providing coaching and developing performance improvement plans.
- Financial Planning and Budgetary Control: Co-ordination, formulation and execution of annual budgeting processes and analysis of trends in revenue and expenditure and making recommendations for improvement in line with the Urban Councils Act and the Public Finance Management Act.
- Strategic Financial Leadership & Advisory: Providing financial analytics and advisory services to management, Council and its standing Committees.
- Revenue Management and Financial Performance: Formulating and executing robust revenue enhancement strategies and processes to ensure sustainable service delivery programs in compliance with the national policies and priorities.
- Treasury, Investment & Asset Management: Providing strategic financial insights to inform policy, planning, and investment decisions while overseeing insurance portfolio management and ensuring adequate risk coverage.
- Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting to Management and Finance Committee in line with the statutory deadlines.
- Auditing & Compliance Oversight: Supporting internal and external auditing processes and implementation of recommendations.
Requirements
- A degree in Banking, Finance or Accounting from a recognized academic Institute. A full CIS, CA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is also acceptable.
- At least 3 years post-qualification experience in middle management accounting position.
- A Zimbabwean citizen.
- No criminal record.
- A clean record of service within the Local Government sector, where applicable.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- A registered member of a professional board.
- A valid Class 4 driver’s license.
How to Apply
Applicants MUST submit (8) eight hard copies of application letters, detailed and typed CV with at least three (3) contactable referees and certified identity documents, academic and professional qualifications.
The Town Secretary, Karoi Town Council, P.O. Box 255, 78 Brooks Street, KAROI.
The Town Secretary, Karoi Town Council, P.O. Box 255, 78 Brooks Street, KAROI.
Vacancy Circular No: Job Vacancy No. 1
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