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Require a Chief Accountant in Midlands,Zimbabwe

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Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 2-5years
Posted: 19 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supervising staff and ensuring that all financial records are accurate and compliant with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and regulations.
Managing day to day accounting operations inter alia accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger and tax reporting.

Preparing financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintaining and enforcing internal controls to safeguard Council assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Coordinating and leading audits liaising with external auditors and addressing audit findings.
Preparation and monitoring of annual budget and budget performance.
Responsible for forecasting financial planning analysing performance and providing recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements.
Supervising training and mentoring accounting staff monitoring team performance and ensuring professional development.
Managing tax compliance including filing returns and liaison with ZIMRA.
Providing strategic financial insights to support management decision making and long term planning.
Provide and implement debt collection strategies to enhance revenue collection.
To perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.


Requirements
An Accounting Degree or Finance Degree from a recognised University.
A Post Graduate Degree will also be an added advantage.
At least three (3) years of post-qualification experience at Middle Management Level.
A clean record of service and no criminal record.
A citizen of Zimbabwe.
Possession of a minimum clean Class 4 drivers license.
Registered Public Accountant with Public Auditors and Accountants Board (PAAB


Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java C or Python Experience with software development tools and methodologies Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication and teamwork abilities


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field