CITY OF HARARE VACANCY NOTICE HARARE A SMART CITY OF CHOICE BY 2030 POSITION: FINANCE DIRECTOR (1 POSITION) REPORTING TO: TOWN CLERK GRADE: 2 LOCATION: ROWAN MARTIN BUILDING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above vacant position. JOB OBJECTIVE The job exists to provide strategic direction and leadership in the formulation and implementation of Council’s financial goals, objectives and strategies as well as management of all financial processes to ensure a healthy and sustainable balance sheet for Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic financial goals and objectives and ensure alignment with national priorities.
- Oversee the annual budget preparation process of Council according to laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinate the planning and preparation of the City’s Five-year Capital Development Plan and aligning it with the strategic plan.
- Ensure that the authority maintains a Prudential Financial Framework.
- Ensure that the appropriate management accounting systems, functions and controls are in place to manage financial risk.
- Provide timely, accurate and impartial financial advice and information to assist in decision making processes.
- Oversee the design and implementation of appropriate revenue collection systems and strategies that are compliant to the PFMA.
- Ensure that proper and sound policies are in place for the maintenance and replacement of vehicles, equipment and other departmental assets to avoid any unnecessary break downs and costly services.
- Oversee the development of systematic risk management policies, strategies and procedures (including insurance) and ensure their implementation.
- Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements in line with governing statutes and international accounting standards.
- Oversee the professional development of subordinates through structured mentorship and performance management systems.
- Attends to audit findings and enquires in an efficient manner and works closely with internal and external auditors.
Requirements
- A Finance or Accounting Degree / Full ACCA/ Full CIS.
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualification such as CA/MBA/MBL/IMFO.
- Current Full Membership of a Professional Board.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience at a senior management level in a large organization.
- Demonstrable experience in managing huge budgets.
- Leadership and business acumen.
- High levels of professionalism and personal integrity.
- Thorough knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and International Reporting Standards.
- Financial Probity (Financial Management).
- Interpersonal and networking skills.
- Mature disposition.
- Strong Stakeholder Management Skills.
- Administrative and corporate governance acumen.
Salary
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidate.
How to Apply
Written application, police clearance and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant Certificate and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680 HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.
NB. City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and both male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 27 February 2026
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
Vacancy Circular No: FD/02/26/EX.