ACCOUNTANT

Grade: C3 Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/18 Reports To: Chief Accountant Employment: Permanent Duty Station: Head Office, Harare Closing: 30 Oct 2026, 16:30 CAT Posts: 1

Purpose of the Position

Perform financial accounting, ledger maintenance, reconciliations, payment processing and financial reporting in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act Chapter 22:19 and IPSAS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

- Ledger Maintenance: Process transactions in the SAP/Sage Evolution systems; maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset registers accurately.

- Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for Sub-PMG accounts, reconcile supplier statements to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.

- Budget Execution and Variance Analysis: Consolidate departmental budget bids, track expenditure against cash allocations and compile monthly budget variance reports.

- Payment Verification and Disbursement: Examine payment vouchers for supporting documentation, calculate tax withholdings and execute approved electronic payment runs.

- Statutory Returns and Audit Schedules: Prepare monthly closure certificates, VAT and PAYE returns, and working schedules for internal and external auditors.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a recognised equivalent (or progress through the professional stages of ACCA or CIMA).
* Minimum of one (1) year of post-qualification accounting experience in the Public Sector, with practical exposure to the Public Finance Management Act Chapter 22:19 and IPSAS.

How to Apply

SECTION 3: HOW TO APPLY

1. Application dossier

Each application must contain the following, in this order:

* An application letter stating the position applied for and its reference number (e.g. ZICC/HR2/2026/13 – Investigator). A separate application is required for each position.
* A detailed curriculum vitae with complete employment history and dates.
* Certified copies of the National Identity Document and Birth Certificate.
* Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and academic transcripts.
* Certified copies of current professional registrations and practising certificates where the position requires them (Council of Social Workers, Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Law Society of Zimbabwe, PAAB/ICAZ, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe).
* Names of at least three (3) professional referees, with verifiable telephone numbers and email addresses.

2. Submission

By hand delivery or registered post: In a sealed envelope clearly marked “VACANCY: POSITION TITLE – REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/POSITION No.”, addressed to:

The Human Resources Department Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe

By email: to [email protected], with the position title and reference number in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files.

3. Closing date

Applications must be received by 16:30 hours (CAT) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete or incorrectly marked applications will not be considered.

4. Equal opportunity

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and non-discrimination. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

5. Vetting, canvassing and communication

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification of academic and professional credentials, and standard state security vetting. Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants who have not heard from the Commission within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

6. Protection of personal information

Personal information submitted will be used solely for this recruitment process and handled in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act Chapter 12:07.