JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent reports directly to the Finance Controller-Operations. This role is responsible for managing the allocation and utilization of financial resources to ensure that optimum results are attained by all divisions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

THE INCUMBENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Coordinate the budgeting process for the organization

Prepare the ZIMSEC master budget

Produce management reports which reflect budget performance and actual expenditure

Manage the Council’s investment portfolio

Manages the asset and stock accounts

Participating in the review of all fees paid to examiners and rates charged for services rendered

Participating in the review of prices for Council’s various products and services

Reviewing financial and administrative systems and makes appropriate recommendations

Carrying out capital projects

Participating in the disposal of Council assets

Managing and supervising juniors in the division

Preparation of Board and Management financial performance reports as and when required

Supervising the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements and addressing any anomalies that may arise in reconciliation process

Participating in the formulation of Council’s

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Higher National Diploma in Accounting/ Business studies

Professional qualification such as CIS, ACCA, CIMA an added advantage

5 years in experience in accounting field.

An in-depth knowledge of Sun Accounting Package with strong bias towards all modules

Must be highly computer literate

Knowledge of MS Word

MS Excel is a must

Possession of excellent report writing skills