Mutare City Council

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT (TAX AND REPORTING)

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Preparation of financial statements monthly, quarterly and yearly

ROLE: Middle Manager
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
GRADE: 12
EXPERIENCE : 6-10 years
REPORTS TO: Assistant Finance Director
VACANCIES: 1 Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements monthly, quarterly and yearly
Aligning financial statements’ conformity with legal requirements
Reconcile checklists to ensure compliance with month-end procedures and also annual year procedures to facilitate full accruals and matching concepts
Managing tax returns file
Performs monthly tax reconciliations for all tax heads
Develop and review implementation of accounting policies in line with IPSAS reporting framework
Tracking changes in accounting standards
Coordinating trainings in accounting standards
Supervision of subordinates
Performs any other duty within the scope of this job as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Requirements

5 ‘O’ Levels including Maths and English
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/equivalent
At least 6 years’ experience in a similar environment
Exposure to Local Authorities accounting systems will be an added advantage
Key Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team
Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum supervision
Professional ethics

How to Apply

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