Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Accountant x 1
Deadline: 16 September 2024

Zim-TTECH is seeking qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the Assistant Accountant position, based in Harare. Zim-TTECH is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Its activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary:
The position is meant to provide support to the accounting team in the maintenance of accurate financial records, preparation of financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Project Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Timely recording of financial transactions into Acumatica accounting system.
• Maintenance of cash on hand and petty cash.
• Disbursing cash for various programatic and administration purposes.
• Preparation of daily cash usage reports and projected cash payments reports.
• Assisting in preparation of monthly financial reports
• Daily cash withdrawals from the bank.
• Preparation of bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain finance documents in an orderly and secure manner.
• Capturing staff travel reconciliations into Acumatica, follow up on any outstanding reconciliations with staff.
• Capturing supplier reconciliations into Acumatica, follow up on any outstanding reconciliations with the procurement team.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor of Accounting Honours degree or equivalent degree from a reputable University.
• Working towards membership of a professional accounting board such as ACCA, ICAZ, CIMA, or CPA.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a similar role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• MS Office Skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant accounting software packages.

How to Apply

Commitment to Diversity
Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, current CV and certified copies of certificates and national ID to [email protected]