Job
03 Sep 2026
Chief Accountant (Grade 14)
Posted 2 hours ago
About the Role
A senior management role reporting to the Director of Finance, overseeing the Council's accounting operations, accurate financial reporting, compliance and strategic financial guidance.
Duties
- Supervise staff and ensure financial records comply with IPSAS and regulations.
- Manage day-to-day accounting (payables, receivables, general ledger, tax reporting) and prepare timely financial statements.
- Maintain internal controls; coordinate and lead audits; prepare and monitor the annual budget.
- Forecast, plan and analyse performance; manage tax compliance (ZIMRA); implement debt-collection strategies.
- Supervise, train and mentor accounting staff; provide strategic financial insights to management.
Duties
- Supervise staff and ensure financial records comply with IPSAS and regulations.
- Manage day-to-day accounting (payables, receivables, general ledger, tax reporting) and prepare timely financial statements.
- Maintain internal controls; coordinate and lead audits; prepare and monitor the annual budget.
- Forecast, plan and analyse performance; manage tax compliance (ZIMRA); implement debt-collection strategies.
- Supervise, train and mentor accounting staff; provide strategic financial insights to management.
Requirements
- Accounting or Finance Degree from a recognised university (a postgraduate degree an advantage).
- At least 3 years' post-qualification experience at middle-management level.
- Registered Public Accountant with the Public Auditors and Accountants Board (PAAB).
- Clean service and criminal record; a clean Class 4 driver's licence; a Zimbabwean citizen.
How to apply: send your application, detailed CV, certified copies of professional certificates, police clearance and contact numbers, marked "Chief Accountant", to The Town Clerk, Municipality of Redcliff, Box 100, Redcliff, not later than 3 September 2026.
- At least 3 years' post-qualification experience at middle-management level.
- Registered Public Accountant with the Public Auditors and Accountants Board (PAAB).
- Clean service and criminal record; a clean Class 4 driver's licence; a Zimbabwean citizen.
How to apply: send your application, detailed CV, certified copies of professional certificates, police clearance and contact numbers, marked "Chief Accountant", to The Town Clerk, Municipality of Redcliff, Box 100, Redcliff, not later than 3 September 2026.