Deputy Bursar, Financial Operations & Reporting (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to:-
 Oversee the operations of the Cash Office, Students’ Accounts, Assets, Creditors
and Salaries Sections.
 Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
 Review the efficiency of accounting systems and recommend appropriate
changes.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and various
forecasting reporting.
 Prepare year-end financial statements.
 Investment analysis, market research and recommending the investment of
University funds in alternative investment options.
 Assist the Bursar in providing secretariat services in various Council Committees.
 Stakeholder Management both internal and external.
 Coordinate the external audit.
 Liaise with Internal and External Auditors.
 Any other duties assigned by the Bursar.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires an individual with:-
 An Honours Degree in Accounting, plus a Master of Science in Accounting or
equivalent and possession of a professional accounting qualification.
 Sound knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards is essential.
 At least five years working experience at Accountant level and should possess
strong strategic planning capability.
 Ability to handle internal and external audits is a prerequisite and sound
knowledge of integrated accounting systems is a must.
 Possess strong capability to produce sound management information

How to Apply

Applicants must submit cover letter with six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application
must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place,
date of birth, copies of National I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level)
and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience,
date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of three contactable referees.

Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE

The closing date of receipt of applications is 05 April 2024.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women
are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.