Required Accounts Executive in Harare, Zimbabwe

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Accounts Executive to join our newly established company based in Harare Zimbabwe. This role is central to building a robust financial foundation for the business. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in accounting software a thorough understanding of Zimbabwean taxation and compliance frameworks and proven expertise in the fast-paced environment of commodity and agricultural (agri) trading including precise stock management and high-speed transaction processing.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts using accounting software
  
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including P&L balance sheets and cash flow statements.
  
• Manage accounts payable and receivable ensuring timely invoicing collections and supplier payments.
  
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and general ledger management.
  
• Process payroll and ensure accurate statutory deductions are applied.
  

• Ensure full compliance with ZIMRA regulations including VAT Corporate Tax PAYE and Withholding Tax.
  
• Prepare and submit accurate tax returns and statutory filings within prescribed deadlines.
  
• Liaise with ZIMRA and other regulatory authorities on tax matters queries and audits.
  
• Stay current with Zimbabwean tax law updates Finance Act amendments and regulatory changes.
  
• Ensure compliance with the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (COBE) and other applicable legislation.
  

• Manage the financial aspects of commodity procurement sales and trading contracts.
  
• Process and reconcile agri commodity transactions including grains tobacco cotton and other traded produce.
  
• Track commodity pricing currency fluctuations and their impact on margins and profitability.
  
• Coordinate with trading logistics and operations teams to ensure accurate cost allocation per trade or shipment.
  
• Maintain contract registers and ensure all trade documentation is properly filed.
  

• Conduct regular and spot stock counts to ensure physical inventory matches accounting records.
  
• Maintain a real-time stock valuation ledger using FIFO LIFO or weighted average methods as appropriate.
  
• Flag discrepancies shrinkages or losses promptly and investigate root causes.
  
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for seamless stock reconciliation.
  
• Prepare stock movement reports for management review.
  

• Execute a high volume of financial transactions accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive trading conditions.
  
• Capture and post transactions in real time to minimise end-of-day backlogs.
  
• Maintain transaction audit trails to support internal controls and external audits.
  
• Assist in the implementation of automation tools to accelerate processing speed.
  

• Generate financial and management reports for senior leadership on a regular and ad hoc basis.
  
• Support external auditors during annual audits by providing required documentation and schedules.
  
• Assist in developing and enforcing internal financial controls and policies.
  
• Monitor budget versus actuals and flag variances with explanations.
  

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field (required).
  
• Professional qualification or active pursuit of CPA (Zimbabwe) ACCA CIMA or equivalent (added advantage).
  

• Minimum 35 years of hands-on accounting experience preferably in a trading agribusiness or commodity-related environment.
  
• Demonstrated experience with accounting software Pastel Evolution Sage 300 QuickBooks or similar.
  
• Proven track record of handling ZIMRA compliance VAT returns and statutory filings independently.
  
• Experience with stock and inventory management in a trading company.
  

• Proficiency in at least one accounting software platform; ability to learn new systems quickly.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP financial modelling).
  
• Understanding of foreign currency accounting and multi-currency transactions (USD / ZiG).
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital finance tools is an advantage.
  

• High accuracy and speed able to process large volumes of transactions without errors.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving trading environment.
  
• Integrity discretion and strong ethical standards in handling financial data.
  
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating across departments.
  

• Competitive salary of USD 800 USD 1500/month negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Opportunity to be a founding team member and shape the finance function from the ground up.
  
• Exposure to diverse commodity trading operations and international trade finance.
  
• Supportive leadership and a dynamic growth-oriented work environment.
  
• Professional development and training opportunities.