FBC Holdings

Assistant Accountant

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the above named position that has arisen at Finance & Administration, FBC Building Society.

Duties and Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Finance
Ensuring timely preparation and submission of periodical and adhoc statutory returns to RBZ and Deposit Protection Corporation.
Preparing monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements.
Monthly preparation of cost centre reports ensuring the adequacy and integrity of the Society’s financial and accounting systems and procedures.
Guiding branches and all system users on the internal processes and appropriate treatment of transactions in the general ledger and in other systems
Working with the Accountant and Finance Director in reviewing processes and procedures to identify and curb business risks as well as streamline processes to improve operational efficiency.
Interrogating process flows for new banking products to ensure transparency in accounting treatment of all automated transactions and passing recommendations to the Accountant and Finance Director.
Staff supervision.
Maintenance of up to date fixed asset registers and liaising with internal auditors and external auditors during audits.
Ensuring the authenticity, accuracy and completeness of all supporting documentation which substantiate business transactions
Checking documentation submitted for payments processing to ensure validity of payment.
Projects accounting and reviews.
Administration
Supervising other Administration Department functions which include;
Premises maintenance: ensuring the maintenance of a conducive and safe working environment; adherence of facilities to minimum regulatory requirements e.g. Harare City Council and NSSA statutory instruments.
Equipment maintenance: servicing of fixtures and fittings in line with recommended manufacturers’ guidelines to obtain maximum value from the assets.
Procurement of goods and services.
Motor vehicle fleet management.
Supervision of tenants.
Identifying and incorporating effective and efficient cost cutting measures for the administration department without compromising quality.
Reviewing of suppliers’ profiles, conducting quality checks, and passing recommendations for tenders.
Negotiating trading terms with suppliers – establishing and maintaining good vendor and customer relations; perusal of service contract documents and negotiating terms.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Accounting degree
Significant progress towards the attainment of a Professional qualification in accounting field e.g. CA, ACCA, CIS, CIMA
4 years’ work experience with at least 2 years at supervisory level in accounting field
Strong accounting background
Class 4 driver’s license

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

Good writing and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate at all levels
Good analytical skills for financial and business information
Persuasive negotiation skills
Proactivity and strong ability to identify solutions to business problems
Computer literacy
In depth appreciation of business information systems and accounting software packages
Proficiency with Microsoft office packages i.e. Ms Excel, Ms Word and Outlook
High levels of ethics and integrity

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to send their applications and CVs via e-mail to human.resources@fbc.co.zw by no later than 31 March, 2021 clearly marked: