Assistant Executive Officer – Finance

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER FINANCE (GRADE 9).

QUALIFICATIONS

• An HND in Finance or equivalent from a reputable College.
• Degree in Accounting is an advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in public sector Accounting.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting system.
• A clean class 4 driver’s license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of Clerks and other lower grade staff in the department.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Ensuring revenue collection from council ratepayers.
• Preparing Debtors and Creditors reconciliation statements on monthly basis.
• Maintaining all council books of accounts.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Preparing draft final accounts for Auditing.
• Verifying security items of council on a quarterly basis.
• Checking and verifying payment vouchers.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Executive Officer Finance.

Interested candidates should submit application letters together with 2 copies of detailed CVS, copies of academic and professional certificates not later than 29 April 2022 to:

The Acting Chief Executive Officer,
Mutoko Rural District Council,
P BAG 509
Mutoko