Assistant Finance And Administration Officer

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The Public Service Commission Zimbabwe is hiring an Assistant Finance And Administration Officer for the SADC Regional Peace Keeping Training Centre (RPTC) located in Harare. This full-time position is exclusively open to current government employees, which is verified by an EC Number. The role suits accounting professionals with public sector experience looking to manage financial records, internal controls, administrative tasks, and supervision at the Centre. The successful candidate will handle…

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Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries before posting submission
• Prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner
• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts against supporting schedules
• Reconcile ledger accounts and help implement financial accounting and reporting internal controls
• Follow up on timely imprest retirements and review reports for document completeness to approve refunds or recoveries
• Contribute to the creation of relevant expenditure control and analysis reports
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, controls, and checks
• Help drive the adoption of auditor recommendations to improve expenditure control
• Assist in coordinating financial and administrative planning
• Maintain sound records of financial transactions following SADC Financial Regulations
• Manage assets and deliver administrative support for the Centre according to Administration Policies
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Accounts Assistant and administration personnel, recommending training plans
• Facilitate the procurement of goods and services aligned with Procurement Policy and Regulations
• Provide technical advisory services covering procurement, financial management, administration, and human resources
• Carry out other assigned duties as needed

Requirements

• Must be a current government employee verified by an EC Number
• Possess a professional accounting qualification and affiliation with an internationally recognized accounting body such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, or FCPA Expert Comparable
• Have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a public organization focused on public sector financial management
• Demonstrate sound experience in budget management, administration, human resources, and procurement
• Show good knowledge, understanding, and hands-on application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing
• Display superior written and verbal communication skills
• Possess sound computerized accounting skills
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Have experience with nonprofit or governmental accounting principles and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively direct and supervise staff
• Show knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts
• Exhibit competence in using Sun System Accounting Software

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