Accountant: Research And Innovation (Bursar’s Department) - University Of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Job Description

Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the above-mentioned post at University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of the Research and Innovation Accounts Office
• Reviewing all payment requisitions for accuracy and completeness
• Checking payments for accuracy before authorisation
• Ensuring that all payments are within budget confines
• Posting Receipts and Payments into the Accounting System timeously
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of all Research and Innovation section accounts
• Assisting in Financial and Management Reporting for the section
• Payroll Accounting - Ensuring Projects’ personnel costs are accounted for correctly
• Reviewing all reconciliations timeously and on a monthly basis
• Review Funding Agencies financial reports for accuracy and completeness
• Posing transactions into the Accounting system
• Ensuring accuracy of all transactions in the Accounting system
• Administering projects staff advance
• Reviewing and Recommending Improvements to the Research and Innovation section Internal Control Systems
• Liaison with bankers, creditors, internal and external auditors; and other relevant parties
• Preparation of Audit Schedules and attending to Auditors’ requests / queries
• Ensuring proper safekeeping of all accounting records
• Any other duties as assigned by the Bursar or Deputy Bursar

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Accounting from a reputable University
• Possession of a professional Accounting Qualification
• Masters’ Degree in Accounting would be an added advantage
• Extensive Practical knowledge of Pastel Evolution Accounting System
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position / role
• Experience in managing Donor Funds will be an added advantage
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

How to Apply

Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars which should include full names, place and date of birth; certified copies ofnational identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, current salary, date of availability, telephone number and names and addresses of three (3) referees. Applications should be addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar

Department of Human Resources

University of Zimbabwe

P O Box MP167

Mount Pleasant

HARARE

Or hand delivered to University of Zimbabwe, Administration Block Room 113.

Deadline: 11 November 2022.