Senior Financial Controller

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are on the lookout for a Senior Financial Controller to join our client in the construction industry.

The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the company s financial administration and accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records compliance with Zimbabwean statutory and taxation requirements and effective financial control.

The role requires strong technical accounting capability advanced computer literacy and the ability to manage high volumes of financial transactions and documentation including the financial administration related to import and export processes.

Salary and Benefits:

Negotiable

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Administration

Maintain accurate and complete financial records for the business.
Process accounting transactions and maintain accounts up to Trial Balance.
Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly authorised recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for management review.

Compliance with Zimbabwean Financial and Tax Legislation

Ensure compliance with applicable Zimbabwean financial legislation and statutory requirements including tax regulations administered by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
Manage and monitor statutory obligations including VAT submissions PAYE NSSA contributions and other statutory returns.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for statutory compliance and external audits.
Liaise with auditors tax advisors and regulatory authorities where required.

Import and Export Financial Administration

Manage the financial and administrative processes related to imports and exports including:
- Import documentation
- Clearing and forwarding documentation
- Exchange control compliance
- Supplier payments for foreign transactions
Liaise with clearing agents banks and suppliers to ensure all documentation and payments are correctly processed.
Ensure compliance with applicable exchange control requirements administered by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Financial Controls and Systems

Maintain strong internal financial controls and ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
Monitor financial transactions to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance.
Assist in improving financial systems and administrative processes where necessary.

Administrative and Operational Support

Manage large volumes of financial data and administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
Provide financial administrative support to operational departments when required.
Perform ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required by management.
Manage petty cash.

Key Skills:.

Experience working with import and export financial documentation and processes.
Experience working within the Zimbabwean regulatory and taxation environment.
Strong understanding of Zimbabwean financial legislation tax compliance requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
Knowledge of financial record keeping reconciliation processes and internal financial controls.
Understanding of exchange control regulations and international supplier payment processes.
Advanced computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Pastel advantageous).
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to manage large volumes of work and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity professionalism and confidentiality when handling financial information.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound financial judgement.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Minimum 10 years experience in financial accounting or financial administration of which at least 2 years must be in a Senior role.
Proven experience managing accounting records up to Trial Balance.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Financial Controller to join our client in the construction industry. The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the company s financial administration and accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records compliance with Z...