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Masimba Holdings Limited is hiring an Assistant Accountant to join its team on-site in Harare. This full-time position centers on managing financial documentation, preparing monthly reports,…
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Masimba Holdings Limited is hiring an Assistant Accountant to join its team on-site in Harare. This full-time position centers on managing financial documentation, preparing monthly reports, and supporting various accounting and budgeting tasks within the organization. The role involves maintaining general ledgers and balance sheet accounts, administering petty cash, and keeping the fixed asset register up to date. The selected candidate will handle statutory tax returns such as VAT, Income…
Job Description
Masimba Holdings Limited is hiring an Assistant Accountant to join its team on-site in Harare. This full-time position centers on managing financial documentation, preparing monthly reports, and supporting various accounting and budgeting tasks within the organization.
The role involves maintaining general ledgers and balance sheet accounts, administering petty cash, and keeping the fixed asset register up to date. The selected candidate will handle statutory tax returns such as VAT, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax, while also overseeing inventory controls and stock reconciliations.
Additionally, the Assistant Accountant will contribute to management accounts, cash flow forecasts, investment appraisals, and budgets. The position requires evaluating business unit performance using revenue, cost, and plant utilization reports, as well as addressing internal audit findings and ensuring adherence to internal controls, risk management protocols, and SHEQ standards.
This opportunity is well-suited for finance professionals who possess analytical capabilities, strong attention to detail, and a high level of integrity. Candidates should have experience in accounting software and spreadsheet applications, alongside a background in financial record-keeping and tax compliance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain financial records and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts
- Prepare monthly audit files, financial reports, provisions, and accruals
- Prepare statutory tax returns including VAT, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax
- Maintain the fixed asset register, inventory controls, and stock reconciliations
- Assist with budgets, management accounts, investment appraisals, and cash flow forecasts
- Track business unit performance through cost, plant utilisation, and revenue reports
- Resolve internal audit findings and ensure compliance with risk procedures, internal controls, and SHEQ standards
- Manage and reconcile petty cash
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
Qualifications
- An equivalent professional qualification, ACCA, CIMA, or CIS, or progress towards obtaining one
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of the Assistant Accountant position?
The role is based on-site at Masimba Holdings Limited in Harare.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with two to three years of relevant experience. Progress toward or completion of a professional qualification like ACCA, CIMA, or CIS is considered an advantage.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify a salary.
How can candidates submit their applications?
Applicants can email their CV and certified academic or professional qualifications to humancapital@masimbagroup.com with the subject Assistant Accountant, or hand-deliver their application to the Human Capital Department at the Masimba Holdings Limited Head Office.
What is the deadline for applications?
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2026.
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