Senior Accountant
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- Hwange Local Board
- Expires 12 Feb 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-motivated and task oriented individuals to fill the positions that have arisen within Hwange Local Board.
1. Senior Accountant (6 Months Contract)
MAIN TASKS HEADINGS
• Credit control and revenue collections
• Preparation of revenue and expenditure reports
• Bank reconciliations
• Debtors & Creditors reconciliation
• Production of Management reports
• Budgeting
Duties and Responsibilities
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
• Check and verify debtors' accounts balances
• Prepare daily cash and bank balances report
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all accounts
• Check and authorize banking
• Check accuracy of statements before distribution
• Ensure statements are distributed on time
• Follow up on debtors and organize collection exercises
• Prepare schedules for the Finance Committee report
• Supervise Accountants and clerks
• Prepare weekly payment schedule
• Review the payroll
• Prepare schedules/ notes to management accounts
• Check and ensure accuracy of cash book transactions
• Identify training gaps amongst subordinates
• Prepare trading accounts for commercial outlet
Qualifications and Experience
KEY COMPETENCES
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team
• Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum supervision
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• An Accounting degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Applicant should have at least five (5) years' experience in the field of Management.
• Accountancy Membership to a relevant professional body is a must.
• Exposure to local authorities accounting systems will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Details regarding salary and other benefits applicable to this post will be disclosed to candidates invited for interviews.
Hwange Local Board is an equal opportunity employer, females and the disabled are encouraged to apply.
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, in writing, to the undersigned to reach him on or before Friday 12 February 2021.
The Town Secretary Hwange Local Board Baobab Drive
P.O Box 140
HWANGE
