Accountant
Job Description
We are looking for a diligent Accountant with traceable ethics and unwavering accuracy, to be
responsible for managing and supporting our organization's accounting and financial performance. The
incumbent candidate should have a natural passion for problem-solving and a strong understanding of
the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial aspects of the
business. This is a supervisory role which demands a broad skills-base in financial management and
reporting (analyzing, interpreting, implementing, monitoring, enhancing) and oversight responsibility to
the entire accounts team. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, yet one also needs to be an
excellent proactive team player and leader hence playing an enormously pivotal supportive role in
2. creating a tight-knit finance team.
Reports to: Director of Operations
Duties and Responsibilities
. Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and review financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow)
ensuring compliance with accounting standards and guidelines (IFRS) as well as synchronizing
with the agreed company policies.
• Assist with maintaining/updating existing policies, continuously improving and creating new
internal control policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record-keeping and accounting systems, making use
of available integrating accounting software.
• Maintain and balance assigned general ledger accounts accurately with journal entries and
account reconciliations in compliance with company reporting requirements.
• Working with various departments assisting in the construction of budgets, forecasts and
projection processes, providing helpful insight into underlying revenue and cost drivers.
• Prepare and submitting tax returns ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other obliged
statutory submissions.
• Assist with various aspects of inventory management, including physical inventories and
variance analysis, inventory cost-pricing review and analysis, cycle counts giving essential
guidance to the management on such models.
• Manage cash flow by reviewing payments verifying documentation, and authorizing the
disbursement within the terms and perimeters authorized for this position.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Prepare for audits and closing in on audit findings and implementing recommendations within
expected timeframes.
• Attends conferences and meetings to remain up-to-date and current on programs and accounting
policies and procedures as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
4. Eligibility
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Additional certifications shall be an
added advantage.
• 3-5 years relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping preparing financial
reports.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of IFRS and other accounting guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal including tact, patience and courtesy, verbal and written communication
skills.
• Office practices and procedures with proficient skills in Sage Pastel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounts payables, accounts receivables, payroll, and general ledger
management.
• Exceptional analytical skills with key to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective accounting systems and procedures, interpret and apply
accounting regulations, procedures, rules, policies, and other guidelines associated with an
assigned functional area(s).
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working cross-function relationships within
departments and other colleagues.
• Work independently and confidentially while meeting schedules and timelines
How to Apply
5. How to Apply
Interested candidate should send the following documents to [email protected] with subject
ACCOUNTANT on or before 28 November 2024 at 13:00
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement of not more than 1000 words
• A list of 3 traceable references with their name, position, organization, address, email address
and phone number
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
Location: Harare
Company: Hub Unit Trading
Expiry Date: 2024-11-28 00:00:00