Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the
post of Accountant-Schools in the Finance Department.

Job Title : Accountant – Schools.
Reporting to : Principal Accountant.
Grade : 10

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS
➢ Bachelor of Accounting Degree/equivalent.
➢ 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts.
➢ Knowledge in IPSAS and any other accounting software is essential.
➢ A qualification in CIS, ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPA is an added advantage.
➢ At least three (3) years working experience in a similar environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
➢ Preparing Final Accounts for Council schools.
➢ Assisting bursars in maintaining accurate financial records.
➢ Consolidating financial information from schools for submission.
➢ Representing Council in school finance Committee
➢ Recommending internal control systems for schools.
➢ Preparing the audit files and responding to external auditor’s queries.
➢ Preparing monthly management accounts and updating monthly corporate reports.
➢ Reviewing reconciliations and maintaining the asset register.
➢ Preparing and reviewing school’s financial statements and reports quarterly.
➢ Assisting testing assets for impairment and valuation.
➢ Ensuring compliance with IPSAS, policies and regulations.
➢ Performing any other duties within the scope of this job that may be assigned by superiors
from time-to-time.

Applications addressed to the Town Clerk, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified
copies of certificates, to reach the undersigned through posting or hand delivery on or before 30
September 2025.

Eng. E. Mukaratirwa
TOWN CLERK

Municipal Offices
P.O. Box 17
MASVINGO
Advert no:43/2025