VACANCY NOTICE Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions at LUPFIN Financial Services (Pvt) Ltd, a strategic business unit wholly owned by Lupane State University (LSU). 2. BOOK KEEPER
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), the Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing daily transactions, and ensuring the robust financial health of the microfinance institution through timely and precise data management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities Transaction Processing & Ledger Maintenance: Track, record, and maintain accurate entries for all daily financial transactions, including customer deposits, loan disbursements, loan repayments, and general operating costs. Keep general ledgers up to date. Account & Cash Management: Oversee and balance accounts payable and receivable to guarantee prompt payments and precise billing. Conduct routine, strict bank and cash reconciliations. Loan Portfolio Support: Run, review, and reconcile customer accounts/statements, track loan deposits, and systematically follow up on outstanding payments. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly updates, and annual financial statements (including balance sheets and profit and loss statements). Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and timely file all statutory returns and payments, including ZIMRA (VAT, PAYE), NSSA, and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) requirements, ensuring total compliance with tax and financial laws. Audit Support: Keep files organized to provide the necessary information, schedules, and documentation required to support both internal and external audits.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience An Honours Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of two (2) years’ progressive experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or credit-related financial data processing. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and automated accounting software packs. Exceptional numerical accuracy, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.
Conditions of Service Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should merge their application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, National ID, and Curriculum Vitae (CV) including salary expectations into a single PDF document. Applications must be sent via email to: [email protected] Applicants must state the position they are applying for in the email subject line (e.g., Application for Loans Officer Post - [Your Name] OR Application for Bookkeeper Post - [Your Name]). Closing Date: Friday, 26 June 2026. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
