TREASURER – Hwange Rural District Council

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for prudent management of Councils financial affairs.

Key Job Functions include;

• Prudent management of council financial affairs
• Providing professional advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council on all financial matters
• Responsible for designing, and implementing of sound financial and accounting systems/procedures
• Responsible for the crafting, co-ordinating and implementation of Councils budget
• Preparing of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports
• Supervision of finance department personnel
• Responsible for the collection, banking and utilisation of council revenue as per yearly budget
• Checking, reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of internal control systems in place
• Ensuring that all accounting books are kept up-to-date and balanced
• Timeously production of final accounts as per Public Finance Management Act
• Ensuring that all statutory payments are made and returns are submitted on time
• Any other related duties as assigned by the chief Executive officer from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate must possess a recognised Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent qualifications.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
• A member of the Public Accounting and Auditors Board (PAAB)
• A sound background of financial management in a public sector environment at a senior level for a period of at least two years a membership of a recognised professional board

• Mature and aged between 35 and 45 years
• computer literate

Key competencies

The ideal person should possess the following;

• strong analytic skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good leadership qualities
• self-motivation and team spirit
• certainly a self-starter

Benefits

in return, the Council offers an attractive package to be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.