Gwanda State University
DUE: 07 JAN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.
2. BURSAR’S DEPARTMENT
2.1 Deputy Bursar, Planning, Systems and Projects (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
• Candidates should hold, in the first instance, an Accounting Degree and should, in addition hold a MSc in Accounting and or Finance or an MBA (Finance and Accounting), or equivalent.
• Membership of a valid professional qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA, CIS or equivalent).
• Candidates should have a sound knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices, strategic planning, budgeting and budgetary control and working knowledge of computerised accounting systems.
• Candidates should have functioned at senior managerial level in either public or private sector.
• At least five years relevant experience of which two should be on a senior position.
• Sound knowledge of IPSAS an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Development, monitoring, evaluation and reviewing of financial regulations, policies and Standard Operating Procedures in liaison with the Bursar.
• Coordinating budgetary preparation, planning, consolidation and control of approved budgets of the University.
• Appraisal in liaison with Faculties/Units/Departments’ project planning, proposals and providing financial guidance in implementation of projects.
• Management of projects funds and specific funds.
• Monitoring the financial health and performance of Strategic business units
including University Agro-Innovation Projects, Manufacturing Units, and Other University projects.
• Identify, monitor, and report on income generating activities for the University including canteen, kiosk, and any other.
• Authorisation of expenditure and approval of payments for all Projects’ Accounts including the Research Board Project Account.
• Preparation and Analysis of accounts and operations to establish project performance including compliance with accounting procedures, applicable laws and regulations.
• Preparation of periodic and annual Project Financial Reports.
• Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe procedures and University financial regulations.
• Performance Management of staff in the Planning and Projects Section.
• Provision of secretariat services to University Committees.
• Monitoring, control, appropriate allocation or classification of expenditure.
• Maintenance of an accurate up-to-date Asset Register.
• Coordination of periodic and ad hoc stock counts.
• Management and procurement of fuel.
• Assisting in the preparation and management of Year-end Annual Audits.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Bursar.
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
TO APPLY
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday, 07 January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.