Job Description

University of Zimbabwe - Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC) is seeking suitably trained, competent, talented, and qualified GRANT Accountant to be based in Harare.
UZ-CTRC was established in 1994 and has conducted high impact observational studies, implementation studies and Phase I-IV clinical trials in HIV, TB, COVID -19 and associated co-morbidities funded by National Institute of Allery and Infectious Diseases, AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Bill, and Melinda Gates Foundation among others. UZ-CTRC has served as a center of excellence in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS and has contributed to global understanding of HIV epidemiology and pathogenesis, global and Zimbabwean health policy, by providing scientific evidence through our highly equipped and resourced network of laboratories that operate in strict compliance with International best practices guided by GCLP and ISO 15189 standard.

UZ-CTRC is implementing a Center for Disease Control and Prevention-US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (CDC-PEPFAR) funded Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) program in Zimbabwe from 2023 to 2026 supporting the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). The LSS program will enhance access to high quality testing towards achievement of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.
Purpose of Position
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, accounting, administrative and personnel services to meet legislative requirements and provide support to UZ-CTRC CDC project in performing given duties. The position will develop an in-depth understanding of program budgets and will monitor and report program financial performance in accordance with the different donor and organizational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Prepare budget and expenditure reports and prepare monthly and annual projections.
• Capture payments, cash receipts, transfers, incoming receipts and journals in the accounting system.
• Prepare General Ledger and bank reconciliations
• Prepare budget redirection in liaison with the Chief of Party and Finance Manager.
• Population of expenditure to include on the drawdown request monthly.
• Prepare the Drawdown VS Actual Reconciliation monthly and submit to the Finance Manager and Project Director for review monthly. Assist in the preparation of audits and responding to audit queries.
• Spearheads month-end closing processes by ensuring all subsidiary ledger accounts are posted to the general ledger, posting amortization journals, liquidations, payroll journals.
• Input and post payments and receipts to respective projects as approved on requisitions in Cash Book
• Prepare monthly trackers as assigned by the Finance Manager
• Provide professional guidance to management and implement and maintain financial policies.
• Knowledge building and knowledge sharing by providing sound contributions to fellow colleagues by synthesizing lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices.
• Provide quarterly progress review updates for the Accounts Department.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• 5 “O” level passes that include Mathematics, English, or Accounts.
• Accountancy Degree from a recognized University.
• Any professional course (ACCA, CIMA, CFA,CIA,CAZ)
• Knowledge and experience with Accounting Software.
• At least 5 Years’ experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward applications and detailed curriculum vitae clearly marked “Grant Accountant” to the below email address not later than 23 August 2024 [email protected].