REVENUE ACCOUNTANT – ZINWA 210 views

VACANCY

REVENUE ACCOUNTANT * 2

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified, mature, honest, and substantially experienced persons for appointment to challenging positions that have arisen within the Organisation’s Mazowo Calchment in Biroluna and Mizipywane Calchment in Gwanda. The successful applicants will be based at the respective catchments and will report to the Calchment Manager and Finance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the Calchment.
ii. Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements.
iii. Oversee the billing process and ensure effective revenue collection, debt management, and timely reporting.
iv. Compile and submit statutory returns (including VAT, PAYE, NSSA, and other levies) within stipulated deadlines.
v. And to Internal and external audit requirements by Preparing reconciliations, providing supporting documentation, and implementing corrective actions.
vi. Manage, train, and supervise catchment finance staff, ensuring effective performance management and adherence to policies.
vii. Liaise with service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders on financial and compliance matters.
viii. Prepare the Calchment budget and monitoring its implementation.
ix. Oversee and manage all Calchment finance activities, ensuring effective transaction processing, compliance with policies, and timely financial reporting.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
ii. A professional accounting qualification (such as CA(Z), ACCA, CIMA, CIS) or current registration as a student member will be an added advantage.
iii. At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance, or auditing, preferably in a public sector or utility environment.
iv. Sound knowledge of IFRS, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and other relevant statutes.
v. Proficiency in accounting packages/ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
vi. High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.