TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

The Public Accountants and Auditors Board, Zimbabwe (PAAB) functions in terms of the Public Accountants and Auditors Act
[Chapter 27:12]. It is the regulatory body for the accountancy profession in Zimbabwe. The PAAB’s mission is to promote
transparency and integrity in business through effective regulation of the accountancy profession in accordance with
internationally recognized standards and codes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Recently qualified RPA, RPAcc.
• Experience in both public sector and private sector clients during training.
• Working knowledge of accounting, auditing and ethics standards.
• Good knowledge of legislation affecting accountancy professionals in Zimbabwe.
• Good people skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

ATTRIBUTES

• Keen interest in and understanding of technical issues related to accounting and auditing standards
• Interest in working and learning in a technical environment.
• Good project management skills with the ability to administer a number of projects concurrently and to appropriately prioritise these projects.
• Technologically aware.
• Good facilitation, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Assertive, yet open minded and consultative.
• Good research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytically strong.
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising quality of work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• To support the Technical Managers with management of Standards projects, committees and tasks groups, and assist with
  preparation of minutes and coordination of committee meetings.
• To assist with research into technical aspects and analysis of information for projects allocated.
• To keep up to date with new developments in relevant accounting, auditing, assurance and ethics standards and legislation.
• To assist with preparation of comments on proposed local and international standards, consultation papers and draft
  legislation.
• To assist with internal management reporting requirements.

The Successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract.
In addition to unprecedented experience, regional and international exposure, PAAB offers a highly competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application letters together with detailed CVs should be sent, not later than Thursday 9 August 2018 by email to:
[email protected] or hand delivered to:

The Secretary
Public Accountants and Auditors Board
72 Harare Drive, Mt Pleasant
Harare

PAAB is an equal opportunities employer. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Only candidates whomeet the requirements should apply. The PAAB reserves the right not to make an appointment. By applying, the applicant gives permission to the PAAB to perform background, security and reference checks and to verify documents and qualifications. The PAAB reserves the right not to make any appointment to the above position.