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

• 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

• Advanced Excel
• Accounting software
• ZRA e-services

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Finance OR Full ZICA/ACCA/CIMA
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a higher education or public sector environment
• Must be a member of ZICA with valid practicing certificate