Accountant

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide accurate financial accounting services, ensure compliance with HEA, ZRA, and internal policies, and support the University’s financial sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

– Prepare and maintain general ledger, journals, and trial balance

– Process student fees, accounts receivable, and reconcile student accounts

– Handle accounts payable, supplier payments, and staff advances

– Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow reports

– Compile VAT, PAYE, NHIMA, NAPSA, and Withholding Tax returns for ZRA

– Support budgeting process for faculties and departments

– Liaise with external auditors and provide audit schedules

– Maintain fixed asset register and conduct periodic asset verification

– Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act, HEA guidelines, and University Financial Regulations

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Finance OR Full ZICA/ACCA/CIMA

Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a higher education or public sector environment

Registration: Must be a member of ZICA with valid practicing certificate

Skills: Advanced Excel, accounting software, ZRA e-services

Attributes: High integrity, confidentiality, analytical, able to meet strict deadlines

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit: 1) Application letter, 2) Detailed CV with 3 traceable referees, 3) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, 4) NRC copy.

Address to:

The Human Resource