Job Description

The job exists to provide administrative assistance to the Accountant. It involves running of day to day administration, processing of accounts and managing deadlines, to assist in the provision of comprehensive accounting, back office and compliance duties for business units

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares payments for approval
• Ensures all payments are done on time and have a complete set of supporting documents which includes requisitions, support invoices, proofs of payments, quotations, tax clearance certificates and bid analysis
• Ensures proper filing according to set standards
• Captures key data of financial transactions in pastel and data base
• Assists in preparation of all reports as required by management, such as management accounts, supplier and customer reconciliations for stock
• Reviews Debtors and Creditors
• Other duties as may be delegated
• Reporting as per required reports and within respective deadlines

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting
Minimum of two years of related experience
Competency in MS Office and Pastel accounting software
Accuracy and attention to detail

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates to send their CVs (clearly indicating the position on the subject line) to [email protected] on or before 7 December 2023.

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

Application Tips:
- In my experience, align your CV to reflect the job's responsibilities - highlight prior instances where you performed similar tasks like data capturing in Pastel or managing supplies' reconciliation.
- Emphasize any experience in terms of managing deadlines in handling accounts and compliance, as this position involves such.
- Showcase your competency in MS office, particularly in Word and Excel, alongside your proficiency in Pastel accounting software.
- Employers appreciate when applicants show attention to detail: ensure your CV is typo-free and structured in an organized, uncluttered manner.
- The job calls for a Bachelor's degree in Accounting: if you possess additional qualifications or certifications related to this, be sure to include them in your application.
Areas to Note:
- Pay crucial attention to the deadline (7 December 2023) for CV submission.
- The email to send applications to is [email protected], indicating the position clearly in the subject line.
- Even if you do not meet all the criteria mentioned, still apply: in the job market in Zimbabwe, employers are known to prioritize experience and capability.
- Understand that the role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail - reflect this during your application process.
- This role requires at least two years of related experience: when considering this and other job offers in Zimbabwe, always verify you meet the minimum requirements.
Standing out:
- Referencing your experience with report preparation, specifically management accounts and supplier and customer reconciliations, can help your application stand out.
- Proficiency in data capturing with Pastel accounting software is highly desirable: showcase this to distinguish yourself from the pool of jobs seekers in Zimbabwe.
- Having worked within an environment that required a strong sense of prioritization and meeting deadlines will definitely add to your appeal.
Novice Applicant Pitfalls:
- From an organization's perspective, many novice applicants may overlook the importance of showing their ability to meet deadlines - showcasing this ability is crucial for this job.
- Time and again, I have noticed that the explicit requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting is often overlooked by novices when searching for job vacancies in Zim.
- Applicants tend to underestimate the value of their soft skills, like accuracy and attention to detail, yet these are highly appreciated recruitment aspects in Zimbabwe.