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Principal Accountant (Tax and Reporting)

Mutare City Council

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Full-time

On-site

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Mid Level

TBA

Posted: 06 Apr 2026

Expired today

Job Description

Preparation of financial statements monthly, quarterly and yearly in conformity with statutes. The role is a Middle Manager position within the Finance Department, reporting to the Assistant Finance Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements monthly, quarterly and yearly.
Aligning financial statements’ conformity with legal requirements.
Reconcile checklists to ensure compliance with month-end procedures and also annual year procedures to facilitate full accruals and matching concepts.
Managing tax returns file.
Performs monthly tax reconciliations for all tax heads.
Develop and review implementation of accounting policies in line with IPSAS reporting framework.
Tracking changes in accounting standards.
Coordinating trainings in accounting standards.
Supervision of subordinates.
Performs any other duty within the scope of this job as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time.

Skills/Tags

accounting finance tax reporting IPSAS auditing

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
5 O Levels including Mathematics and English.
At least 6 years’ experience in a similar environment.
Exposure to Local Authorities accounting systems will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

Role: Middle Manager.
Department: Finance.
Grade: 12.
Reports to: Assistant Finance Director.
Vacancies: 1 Position.
Key competencies include ability to communicate effectively, ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, ability to handle pressure and work with minimum supervision, and professional ethics.