Accountant: Students’ Services (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 Students’ Accounts Office
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of all Students’ accounts
• Ensuring that students are billed accurately and timeously; and fees charges are made to the correct Income Accounts
• Liaison with Medical Aid Service Providers on issues of Students’ Medical Aid payments
• Timeous reconciliation of Accounts Receivable and the Debtors’ Control Account Balances on a monthly basis
• Ensuring accuracy of all general ledger and accounts payable transactions
• Reviewing and Recommending Improvements to Students’ Accounts section Internal Control Systems
• Liaison with fees sponsors on issues related to sponsored students’ accounts
• 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
• 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.