Accounts Officer (Grade C5) x2
About the Role
Main purpose of the job
ZINARA seeks a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Officer to safeguard the integrity of the organization's revenue streams. The candidate will validate the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of tolling, vehicle licensing, transit, overload, and abnormal load fees through reconciliations, field verifications, and data analytics. The Accounts Officer will be responsible for driving strategic decisions to minimize revenue leakage and optimize financial performance. The incumbents will report to the Financial Controller.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Reconciles daily/weekly/monthly revenue across all streams (tolling, vehicle licensing, transit, penalties) against bank statements, E-wallet, system reports, and third-party documents.
2. Validates system configurations, tariff compliance, and fee applications against statutory instruments.
3. Investigates exceptions at revenue collection centres for ZINARA revenue streams.
4. Conducts spot checks, traffic counts, cash counts, and stock-takes at toll plazas, VID depots, and weighbridges.
5. Ensures the accounting of all ZINARA prepayment products (E-wallet products, ZINARA prepaid cards, FTEP transactions, and other ZINARA promotions).
6. Analyses revenue trends using Excel, Power BI, or Qlik Sense to identify patterns, anomalies, and leakage points.
7. Develops dashboards/reports tracking revenue performance against budgets and key drivers.
8. Forecasts revenue, flags deviations, and translates findings into actionable insights for management.
9. Evaluates internal controls and recommends improvements to prevent revenue leakage.
10. Supports internal and external audits with reconciliations and evidence.
11. Liaises with regional offices, VID depots, and collection points on compliance.
Requirements
1. 5 O' Levels including English and Maths/Accounts.
2. 2 A' Level passes or an equivalent qualification.
3. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (added advantage).
4. Post-graduate qualification in at least CIMA Advanced Diploma / ACCA part B / CIS part C / Public Sector Professional Accountant of Zimbabwe (PSPAZ technician).
5. Certification in Power BI, Qlik Sense, or SQL is an added advantage.
6. Minimum 2 years in revenue assurance, internal audit, finance, or data analysis (revenue-collecting preferred).
How to apply: all applications to be addressed to the Director Administration and Human Resources. Qualified and experienced individuals should lodge their applications through the ZINARA e-recruitment portal at https://recruitment-portal.zwzinara.net/ (or scan the QR code on the advert) not later than 11 September 2026 midnight. Important: ZINARA does not charge fees for job placements — report suspicious activity via WhatsApp 0712 245 276. Women are highly encouraged to apply.