Financial Accountant (Harare)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the above-mentioned position within the Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager and will be based at Head Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommends and implements finance strategies and policies.
• Develops, recommends and implements accounting systems and internal control procedures in compliance with reporting standards and other statutory and regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews and approves periodic financial accounts and reports on financial performance.
• Reviews audit files after they are prepared by the Systems Controller.
• Facilitates and manages the external audit process annually.
• Monitors implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Determines cut off periods for financial reports.
• Recommends SAP Master Records.
• Manages working capital.
• Provides advice to all departments on accounting, reporting and internal control procedures.
• Negotiates credit terms with suppliers and customers.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, yearly and ad-hoc reports for the Finance Manager.
• Recommends payment limits for each method of payment.
• Participates in the preparation of annual reports for the Board.
• Participates in the drafting of supplier contracts.
• Prepares departmental budgets.
• Administers all cash floats.
• Recommends on provision to be made e.g. for bad debts, for obsolete stocks, audit fees.
• Supervises and develops staff by setting performance targets and identifying training needs on an ongoing basis.
• Performs any other work-related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications and Experience

• Should have 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics
• Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration is an added advantage.
• A professional qualification in Accounting i.e. (CIMA/ ACCA/ CA/CIS) is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of SAP Accounting Software.
• Good knowledge in IFRS / IAS.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy with figures.
• High degree of initiative in the daily execution of duties.
• Team player.

Other

How to Apply

Applications accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of qualifications should be emailed to: recruitment@gmbdura.co.zw not later than 12 June 2024.