Accountant (Revenue /Expenditure) x 2

• Location: Beitbridge
• Posted: 1 June 2022
• Closing Date: 17 June 2022
• Type: Permanent
• Salary Grade: TBA

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position which has arisen in the Finance Department.

General Purpose

The Accountant position is responsible for preparation of drafts financial statements, management reports and maintenance of accounting records.

Main Job Tasks and responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Budget formulation and control
• Preparation and production of draft financial statements
• Preparation of draft budgets
• Maintenance of accounting records
• Ensuring compliance with statutory provisions, e.g VAT etc
• Routine checks of cash books and bank reconciliations
• Debtors and Creditors Management
• Setting up, monitoring and reviewing of internal controls (revenue and expenditure)
• Stores administration
• Safe guarding of council assets
• Assist in Financial Audits and Implement Audit Recommendations
• Work in Compliance with Accounting standards and procedures
• Any other duties as assigned by the Finance Director or his delegate

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Accounting or any relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA,CPA,CIMA,CIS.
• Minimum of 5 O ’levels including Maths or Accounts
• At least 4 years’ experience in an Accounting environment.
• Experience in Local Government environment will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy in basic accounting software.
• Flair with figures.

Key Competencies

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail
• Possess the ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to work under pressure

NB*Please note that Municipality of Beitbridge is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates who meet the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications, National I.D and detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than close of Business on 16 June 2022.

The Town Clerk
Municipality of Beitbridge
Box 164
Beitbridge
Or submit application in person at No. 290 Justitia Rd, Beitbridge
Or email [email protected]