Job Description

A. Background .
Dairibord Holdings Limited is a manufacturer and marketer of quality food and
beverage products. Our brands command first or second position in the categories they
compete in namely milks, foods, and beverages. Our products are distributed through a wide network of channels such as retailers, wholesalers, franchisees, street vendors and company owned sales shops throughout Zimbabwe.
In its endeavour to continuously develop skills Dairibord is in the process of acquiring
full accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAZ) as a training office to train professional’s outside public practice, in particular prospective Chartered
Accountants (CA). As a leading organization in the field of dairy manufacturing the
business will play a pivotal role in enhancing the skill base and contribute to building a
strong profession at both business and national level within the financial fraternity.
An exciting opportunity to join the organisation has arisen.

Duties and Responsibilities

. Training outside public practice programme
Dairibord will offer a unique developmental opportunity to qualifying candidates to the
TOPP programme (Finance) within the FMCG industry. The training office will focus on
imparting the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies that are required for
accounting professionals to fully contribute to industry and the economy at large.
Successful candidates will be exposed to a program designed in a manner that
resonates to best practice and the disruptive innovations that are available within the
financial industry. The program will ensure exposure, collaboration with experts,
professionals, and enthusiasts from the Finance profession and allow engagement in
discussions, sharing of innovative ideas as well as contributing to the integrity and
growth of the accounting fraternity.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to join the Dairibord Training Outside
Public Practice (TOPP) programme. The TOPP programme is a three-year
comprehensive training program. The selected trainees will undergo a robust
development and business appreciation program where they will be exposed to the
practical aspects in the respective financial disciplines. The incumbent will be expected
to demonstrate high levels of competency and business acumen to be ready for
managerial roles if opportunities arise after the programme.
In addition, it is expected that the Trainee should be able to pass all examinations
required for registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Zimbabwe.

Qualifications and Experience

C. Key Performance Areas
A structured training programme and key responsibilities will be availed to the successful
candidate.
D. Education and knowledge.
1. 5 ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematics.
2. A minimum of an upper second-class bachelor’s degree (2.1) pass in the Accounting /
Finance / Audit / relevant field.
3. 4. 5. Aged 27 years and below.
Candidate should have the relevant degree not more than two years.
Applicants possessing the full certificate in theory of Accounting (CTA) qualification will
be given first preference.
6. Consideration will also be given to those who have other professional qualifications apart from the first degree in Accounting or Finance (as given above) e.g. CIMA, ACCA.
E. Required Competencies and Attributes.
1. High integrity.
2. Computer literacy.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Enthusiasm, innovation, and creativity.
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Logical & adaptive mind-set.

How to Apply

F. How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above specifications should send their written
applications supported by concise CVs and attach certified copies of the following:
1. Identity document.
2. Certified copies of O and A levels.
3. Certified tertiary qualifications.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
The above documents should be submitted as one document.
Applications should be submitted by end of day 11 October 2024 to the email address
below:
[email protected]
NB: Your email subject should read “TOPP programme application”
.
G. Selection criteria.
Shortlisting based on education, panel interviews, medical fitness, police clearance and
other background checks were appropriate