Accountantx1, Harare
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 03 Apr 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK). CeSHHAR is implementing a National Key Population programme on behalf of National AIDS Council and Ministry of Health and Child Care in all 10 provinces in Zimbabwe. The job exists to ensure accurate financial recording, compliance, and reporting to support the effective financial management of CeSHHAR Zimbabwe. The accountant will be responsible for the overall management of financial transactions and will work closely with the Senior Finance & Admin Manager and senior leadership from the Key Populations, CEHD, and SRH departments. They will be responsible for budgeting, and financial reporting activities for CeSHHAR Zimbabwe and other accounting functions
Duties and Responsibilities
• Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
• Accurate posting of transactions into the One Finance accounting system and ensuring all journals, reconciliations, and ledgers are maintained up to date.
• Preparation of year-end financial statements and audit schedules.
• Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
• Accurate posting of transactions into the One Finance accounting system and ensuring all journals, reconciliations, and ledgers are maintained up to date.
• Preparation of year-end financial statements and audit schedules.
• Preparation of weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts for assigned projects.
• Managing petty cash, advances, reimbursements, and ensuring timely liquidation of staff advances.
• Ensuring sufficient funds are available for project activities while minimizing idle balances.
• Processing supplier payments in line with approved procurement processes.
• Maintaining an updated schedule of creditors and ensuring timely settlement.
• Verifying invoices for accuracy and compliance with contracts/SOPs.
• Following up outstanding receivables (donor refunds, partner claims, staff advances).
• Preparing monthly payroll inputs and ensuring accurate posting into One Finance system and ensuring reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
• Ensuring timely remittance of statutory obligations (PAYE, NSSA, NEC) including compliance with tax laws, ZIMRA regulations, and labour legislation
• Ensuring adherence to CeSHHAR financial policies, SOPs, procurement guidelines, and donor rules.
• Conducting routine checks on documentation accuracy, approvals, and compliance.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks in projects and recommending corrective actions including supporting internal and external audit processes.
• Updating the fixed asset register and ensuring proper tagging and tracking of assets including reconciling physical assets to the register at least annually.
• Ensuring correct accounting treatment for asset disposals, impairments, and additions.
• Providing financial guidance to project teams on budgeting, compliance, and expenditure planning.
• Supporting field offices with training on financial procedures including OneFinance system.
• Participating in programme review meetings and contributing to financial risk assessments.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.
• Keeping updated with changes in tax laws, IFRS, donor regulations, and best practices.
• Contributing to finance team capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Maintaining an organized, audit-ready filing system (digital and hard copy).
• Ensuring all vouchers, invoices, contracts, and approvals are filed systematically.
• Ensuring back-up and storage of financial data in line with CeSHHAR policies.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Accountancy Honors Degree and studying towards a professional qualification.
• At least 4 years’ experience
• Experience in a similar role preferably in an NGO organisation.
• Membership with any Accounting professional body e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CA will be an added advantage.
• The incumbent must also possess the following essential knowledge and skills: - Arithmetical accuracy, Supervisory skills, attention to detail, Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS), Grant management including NIH grant management principles, Computerised accounting packages
• Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Excel and have experience preparation of donor reports. Possession of good interpersonal communication skills and must have good planning and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
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Step 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to vacancies@ceshhar.org . Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.
