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ASSISTANT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Public Service Commission Zim…

Expires: 18 Nov 2026

Full Time

HARARE

Salary: To be shared with s…

Finance

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ASSISTANT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
SADC REGIONAL PEACE KEEPING TRAINING CENTRE (RPTC)
Full-time
Government Employees Only
Ref: B/176
Vacancy No: 121 OF 2026
Harare, Zimbabwe
Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.
Application Deadline
November 18, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Role Overview
-Checks accuracy and completeness of accounting entries before submitting for posting. Timely preparation of bank reconciliations.
-Updates general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers to supporting schedules.
-Reconciliation of ledger accounts.
-Assist with the Implementation of appropriate internal controls around financial accounting and reporting.
-Make follow ups for timely imprest retirement.
-Review imprest retirement reports for completeness of the documents and approve refund/recovery.
-Assist with preparation of relevant expenditure control and analysis report.
-Supervise the work of the Accounts Assistant and ensure compliance with policies and procedures and relevant controls and checks and duly performed.
-Assist with driving the implementation of auditor recommendations for better expenditure control.
-Assist with the coordinating of financial and administrative planning.
-Assist with maintenance of sound records of all financial transactions in line with the SADC Financial Regulations.
-To assist with management of assets and provide administrative support to the Centre in line with Administration Policies.
-To supervise and review performance of Accounts Assistant and administration personnel at the Centre and recommended training and development plans to enhance efficient.
-To assist with facilitation of procurement of goods and services in line with Procurement Policy and Regulations.
-To assist with provision of technical advisory services on procurement, financial management, human resources and administration.
-Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

-A professional accounting qualification and an affiliate of an internationally recognised accounting body (such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, FCPA Expert Comparable or equivalent).
-3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a public organization working on public sector financial management.
-Sound experience in budget management human resources and administration and procurement.
-Good knowledge, understanding and hands-on application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and International Standards on Auditing are requirements.
-Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound computerised accounting skills.
-Good interpersonal skills.
-Experience with governmental/non-profit accounting principles and procedures.
-Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
-Knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts.
-Competence in the use of Sun System Accounting Software

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Job overview

  • Salary

    To be shared with s…

  • Location

    HARARE

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    18 Nov 2026

  • Date Posted

    06 Nov 2026