University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 05 APR 2024
TO APPLY
BURSAR’S DEPARTMENT
2.1 Deputy Bursar, Budgeting & Budgetary Control (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
The position requires an individual with: –
A relevant Accounting degree.
Possession of a professional accounting qualification is a must and a Masters’
Degree in Accountancy will be an added advantage.
Sound knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices, strategic
planning, budgeting, and budgetary control, as well as working knowledge of
computerized accounting systems.
Possess strong strategic planning capability.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience, with at least two years in a senior
position, is essential.
Sound knowledge of IPSAS is considered an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:-
Coordinate budgetary preparations, planning and consolidation and control of
budgets.
Ensure maintenance of expenditure within budget and approval of payments.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
Oversee the management of stores and stocks through periodic stock takes.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
Stakeholder Management-both internal and external.
Attend to internal and external auditors.
2.2 Deputy Bursar, Financial Operations & Reporting (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience:
The position requires an individual with:-
An Honours Degree in Accounting, plus a Master of Science in Accounting or
equivalent and possession of a professional accounting qualification.
Sound knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards is essential.
At least five years working experience at Accountant level and should possess
strong strategic planning capability.
Ability to handle internal and external audits is a prerequisite and sound
knowledge of integrated accounting systems is a must.
Possess strong capability to produce sound management information
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:-
Oversee the operations of the Cash Office, Students’ Accounts, Assets, Creditors
and Salaries Sections.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
Review the efficiency of accounting systems and recommend appropriate
changes.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and various
forecasting reporting.
Prepare year-end financial statements.
Investment analysis, market research and recommending the investment of
University funds in alternative investment options.
Assist the Bursar in providing secretariat services in various Council Committees.
Stakeholder Management both internal and external.
Coordinate the external audit.
Liaise with Internal and External Auditors.
Any other duties assigned by the Bursar.
2.3 Accountant, Budgeting & Budgetary Control (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience:
The position requires an individual with:-
A good first degree in Accounting as well as a professional Accounting
qualification or demonstrate progress towards acquisition of such a qualification.
Honest, trustworthy and a person of high integrity
Must have relevant post qualification experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
The successful candidate must be able to:-
Supervise the Budgeting & Budgetary Control Office daily
Account for Staff Advances
Ensure Staff Advance Accounts are accurate and up to date
Ensure accuracy of all accounts receivable transactions
Review and recommend improvements to the Budgeting & Budgetary Control
Office Internal Control Systems.
Assist in Budgeting & Budgetary Control.
Prepare Quarterly Variance Analysis Reports.
Review Faculties and Departments’ financial Statements.
Prepare Budgeting & Budgetary Control Office Audit Schedules and attend to
Auditors’ requests / queries.
Ensure proper safekeeping of all accounting records.
Assist in Financial and Management.
Prepare reports for the section.
Oversee stakeholder Relationship Management.
Any other duties as assigned by the Bursar or Deputy Bursar.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit cover letter with six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application
must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place,
date of birth, copies of National I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level)
and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience,
date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of three contactable referees.
Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
DEPUTY REGISTRAR, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
The closing date of receipt of applications is 05 April 2024.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women
are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.