Cottco - Cotton Company Of Zimbabwe

Assistant Accountant-Finance

Accounting & Finance Jobs

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the Assistant Accountant position that has arisen at the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepares and reconciles balance sheet accounts on a monthly
basis, including bank reconciliations and other key accounts.
• Supports the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Assists in verifying and posting financial transactions to the
general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares supporting schedules for monthly and annual tax
returns and assists in the submission process to relevant
authorities (e.g., ZIMRA).
• Assists in the preparation of budgets by providing accurate
financial data and supporting documents.
• Coordinates and assists in periodic stock counts, including
verifying inventory levels and assisting in stock audits.
• Assists with the preparation of cash flow forecasts by tracking
and reporting on incoming and outgoing cash transactions.
• Reviews and processes invoices and payments, ensuring they
are accurate, timely, and within budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or any other related degree.
• Professional accounting qualification or working towards it is a
must.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a similar position.
• Highly computer literate, MS Office, Pastel and related business
and communication tools.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should send their detailed CVs to vacancies@cottco.co.zw in PDF format on or before the 29th of January 2025 with the title Assistant Accountant written in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.