Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) is the largest platinum group metals producer in Zimbabwe. It owns and operates Ngezi Underground Mines, Ngezi Concentrator and the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC).

This position will be part of the dynamic team reporting to the Projects Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining sound systems of internal control on the project.
• Reviewing project spend progressively in line with the approved project budget.
• Controlling the project budget to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget.
• Ensuring project suppliers and contractors are paid on time for certified work.
• Preparing periodic project reports and financial forecasts (cost and cash flow).
• Ensuring fixed assets are timely and accurately transferred from capital work-in-progress to the fixed asset register.
• Continuously reviewing projects finance-related practices, policies and procedures for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in variance analysis, reporting and internal control systems.
• An understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of Capital Projects Management and Fixed Assets Register Maintenance Procedures.
• Working knowledge of SAP will be a distinct advantage.

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