ACCOUNTANT (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to:-
 Prepare management accounts;
 Produce performance reports for enterprises;
 Manage all accounting transactions;
 Prepare budget forecasts;
 Publish financial statements in time;
 Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings;
 Reconcile accounts payable and receivable;
 Ensure timely bank payments;
 Compute taxes and prepare tax returns;
 Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements;
 Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity;
 Audit financial transactions and documents;
 Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary;
 Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires an individual with:-
 Relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent;
 A Master’s Degree would be an added advantage;
 At least 3 years working experience as an Accountant;
 Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Procurement Regulations of Zimbabwe (PRAZ);
 Hands-on experience with accounting software like Sage Pastel and QuickBooks;
-Experience with general ledger functions
-Ability to work independently as part of a team

How to Apply

Applicants must submit 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 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 Friday, 24 October 2025.The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women are equally encouraged to apply.