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ACCOUNTANTS X2

Accounting & Finance

Job Description

REPORTING TO:MANAGING DIRECTOR
FUNCTION
To work closely with the MD and be responsible for day to day management of transactional finance. To produce accurate and reliable financial information relating to the company and be responsible for the maintenance of all financial procedures including developing, implementing and updating finance policies and procedures, payment schedules, purchase orders and budgeting.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Nominal ledger accounting.
a)
Maintain Pastel accounts to trial balance and balance sheet level with monthly financials
b) Provide monthly accounts to the MD
2. Sales ledger accounting_
a) Maintain Pastel sales ledger accounts b)
Issue invoices as requested by the sales department
c) Ensure prompt payment of supplier invoices
3. Purchase ledger accounting.
a) Maintain Pastel purchase ledger accounts
b) Prepare a weekly list of purchase ledger payments for approval by the MD
4. Banking.
a) Complete monthly bank reconciliations
b) Maintain bank mandates
C)
Ensure protocols are adhered to for all payments through the bank
d) Oversee weekly reconciliation of sales to banking of payments
5. Cashflow budgeting.
a) Update cashflow forecast on the basis of actual monthly expenditure and provide to the MD within agreed timescales of the month-end b)
Prepare revised cashflow budget on a quarterly basis to the MD within agreed timescales of the quarter end following discussion with the MD
6. Statutory accounts
dases
a) Preparation of statutory accounts to the MD within one month of the year end

Qualifications and Experience

Degree level or higher accounting / financial management qualification
Extensive experience with Pastel Software
Excellent financial management, administration and record keeping skills
Strong analytical, financial, reporting and presentation skills
Knowledge of financial regulations adhering to the retail industry

How to Apply

[email protected]

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

  1. Restructuring Your CV for the Job Listing:

    • Highlight degree level or higher accounting/financial management qualification.
    • Showcase extensive experience with Pastel Software.
    • Demonstrate excellent financial management, administration, and record-keeping skills.
    • Reflect strong analytical, financial, reporting and presentation skills.
    • Embody knowledge of financial regulations adhering to the retail industry.

  2. Areas of Greater Note:

    • Ensure you meet the criteria: Degree level or higher accounting/financial management qualification and experience with Pastel Software.
    • Make a note of how to apply: "[email protected]".
    • Show strong financial management and analytical skills in your application.
    • Show your knowledge of financial regulations in the retail industry.
    • No application date is given, so apply promptly.

  3. Standing out in a Flooded Candidate Pool:

    • Showcase unique experience and understanding of job vacancies in Zimbabwe particularly in the finance sector.
    • Demonstrate problem-solving skills specific to finance management in previous roles.
    • Show your value beyond the job description like your ability to provide strategic insights based on financial data analysis.

  4. Important Points for the Hiring Organisation:

    • Highlight your understanding of "day to day management of transactional finance" in the context of jobs in Zimbabwe.
    • Show your capabilities and experience of "producing accurate and reliable financial information"; this indicates your indistinguishable alignment with the role.
    • Pay special attention to "implementing and updating finance policies and procedures". It's a key responsibility that can easily be overlooked.

In my experience, the most successful candidates not only meet the explicit requirements but also add value beyond. Focusing on these details will help you stand out amidst vacancies in Zimbabwe specifically tailored toward finance jobs, even more so within a crowded pool of qualified individuals. What I have noticed over time is that detailing experiences specific to the Zimbabwean job market is a definite advantage. Finally, those who express a clear understanding of finance practices in Zimbabwean jobs are viewed as well-prepared and insightful.

Wonder Gases Pvt (Ltd) logo

Location: Harare
Company: Wonder Gases Pvt (Ltd)
Expiry Date: 2023-12-15 00:00:00