Accounts Clerk
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe
- Expires 31 Dec 2024
- Victoria Falls
- Full Time
Job Description
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to support its financial operations. The role involves performing accounting and clerical tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the gallery's activities. Key responsibilities include processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, performing reconciliations, and supporting payroll and reporting functions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for data entry, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with financial compliance and problem-solving. A diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least two years of relevant experience, is required.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons within Victoria Falls to fill the position of Accounts Clerk which has arisen within the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform accounting and clerical functions to support Gallery activities; Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents; Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger; Maintains accounting databases by entering data into the computer; processing backups; Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program; Determines value of depreciable assets by running depreciation software program; Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential; Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed; Research, track, and resolve accounting problems; Compile and sort invoices and cheques; Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system; Support accounting personnel; Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records; File and tally deposits, match invoices to work orders; Process bills for payment, open mail and match payments to invoices; Arrange for daily bank deposits to be delivered to bank; Data capturing in Pastel on a day to day basis.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must must possess: A Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field ;At least 2 years of experience in a similar role ; Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) ; Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations ; Excellent organizational and time management skills ; Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; Effective communication skills, both written and verbal ; Ability to work independently and as part of a team ;Excellent in Microsoft Office; Experience working in a Government setting is an added advantage ; Integrity and professional ethics ;Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates residing in Victoria Falls must submit their applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications at the following address;
The Executive Director
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
“Accounts Clerk”
20 Julius Nyerere Way
P.O Box CY 848
Causeway
HARARE
Or Email
hr@nationalgallery.co.zw
Deadline for submission of applications is close of business on 31 December 2024.
