City of Mutare
DUE: 20 FEB 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FINANCE DIRECTOR: GRADE 15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post of
THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A degree from a recognized University in Banking, Finance, or Accounting. A full CA, ACCA,
CPAZ, CIS or CIMA, CIA, or equivalent is also acceptable - At least three years post-qualification experience in a middle management accounting position.
- A citizen of Zimbabwe.
- A clean criminal record.
- A clean record of service within the local government sector, where applicable.
In addition, the applicants should be a registered public accountant under PAAB.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Budgeting
- Analytics & Advisory
- Planning
- Revenue Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be reporting to the Town Clerk and will be responsible for the following duties and
responsibilities:-
- Coordination of the formulation and implementation of the budget processes as per the
requirements of the Urban Council’s Act and the Public Finance Management Act. - Control and Administration of the Finance Department.
- Providing financial advice to Council and its standing committees.
- Produce financial reports as and when required in line with statutory requirements
- Ensure financial records are subjected to external audit within the statutory deadlines
- Lead revenue collection processes to ensure sustainable service delivery
- Control expenditure commitments within set annual plans
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit six (6) certified hard copies of academic and professional certificates and their
CVs to the office of the Town Clerk no later than 20 February 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates.
“EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”
City of Mutare
Civic Centre
P O Box 910
MUTARE
K.B. CHAFESUKA
TOWN CLERK
