Assistant Financial Accountant

The Assistant Financial Accountant supports the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, effective internal controls, audit support, procurement administration and fixed-asset management. The role reports to the Financial Accountant and helps safeguard company resources while providing reliable information for management decision-making.

Job Summary

• Employer: African Century
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Finance
• Closing Date: 2026-10-14

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, income statements, statements of financial position, trial balances and supporting schedules.
• Prepare tax computations and statutory returns, coordinate remittances to ZIMRA and other authorities, and monitor changes in tax legislation.
• Post accurate and timely financial transactions to the general ledger, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and account classification.
• Perform bank and suspense-account reconciliations, investigate variances and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, review ERP postings, investigate accounting anomalies and help prevent errors, fraud and financial loss.
• Support external audits by responding to information requests and assisting with half-year and year-end reporting.
• Coordinate compliant procurement by reviewing requests and supporting documents, obtaining quotations and facilitating delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain fixed-asset acquisition and disposal records and assist with reconciling tagged assets to the fixed-asset register.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Working towards a Professional Accounting qualification.
• Two to three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting, management accounts, trial balances and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of Zimbabwean tax and statutory compliance requirements, including ZIMRA returns and remittances.
• Understanding of internal controls, audit support, procurement processes and fixed-asset administration.
• Strong ICT literacy and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong planning, organisation, analytical thinking, information-seeking and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, adaptability, flexibility, organisational awareness and achievement orientation.

How to Apply

Apply by email: careers@africancentury.co.zw