Director Finance, Human Resources & Administration

The Director of Finance, Human Resources, and Administration is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial management, human resource functions, and administrative operations. This role ensures sound financial planning and control, strategic HR leadership, and efficient administrative support to achieve the Commission’s goals. The incumbent for this role reports to the Executive Director of the Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with statutory and internal
  policies.
• Develop financial strategies that support the organization’s long-term goals.
• Manage cash flow and risk management initiatives.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Oversee asset management, and cost control functions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the Commission’s mission and vision.
• Oversee talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and HR best practices.
• Promote a strong organizational culture and positive work environment.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll systems.
• Design and lead staff training and development programs.
• Manage contracts, facilities, logistics, and organizational resources.
• Oversee record-keeping and document management systems.
• Support board and executive reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and operational standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR Management, Business Administration, or
• related field (Master’s preferred).
• ACCA, SHRM, or other professional certifications are a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, HR practices, and administrative systems.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Financial and HR acumen
• Ethical and professional integrity
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Interested candidates should hand deliver their applications, resumes and certified copies of academic and professional certificates addressed to:

The Executive Director
National Competitiveness Commission,
1 Adylinn Road, Agriculture House,
Cnr Marlborough and Adylinn Rd, Marlborough,
Harare

Applications should be received not later than 21 May 2025. FEMALE & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and remuneration and benefits will be communicated ONLY to successful candidates.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities
Requesting from departments on data submission requirements, including frequency and format.
Developing, analysing and recommending domestic cost standards for business competitiveness.
Analysing cost/price buildup of business processes such as administration, labour, etc.
Creating and maintaining costs databases using statistical software programs, such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata.
Ensuring data integrity by performing rigorous cleaning, error checking, and validation.
Analyzing data using statistical techniques, formulas, and calculations.
Performing statistical tests to determine the reliability and soundness of results.
Contributing to strategic planning by identifying industry trends and preparing price forecasts.
Assist Finance manager in assessing business expenses and preparing optimized budget plans including mobilisation of funds.
Presenting statistical findings to management in reports that include executive summaries, charts, tables, and graphs.

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes
A relevant degree in Accounting, or any related field qualifications in Statistics and or Operations Research will be of distinct advantage.
One to two years relevant experience in the field of Cost accounting or Statistics and Operations Research.
Proficiency in accounting and statistical software programs, including SPSS , or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, statistical methods, techniques, formulas, and tests.
Exceptional ability to interpret data and analyze trends, as well as preparing industry outlooks and forecasts.
Advanced business operation and industry knowledge.
Ability to liaise with other departments to coordinate data gathering.

Applications should be received not later than 9 February 2024. FEMALE & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and remuneration and benefits will be communicated to ONLY successful candidates.

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Key Duties
Processing all payments and recording payments vouchers in the cashbook
Performing all banking and receipting requirements
Prepare and maintain commissions financial records
Performing playable reconciliation before payment is authorized.
Maintains the Non-Current and Current Asset Ledgers of the Commission (depreciation calculations).
Prepares the Semi and Annual Statutory returns
Operating in accordance with the internal policies and adherence to Internal Controls.
Process Travel and subsistence allowance requests
Participate in Internal and External Audit exercises
Perform any other duties as may be delegated by the Management.

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes
A relevant degree in Accounting/Finance or Higher National Diploma (HND)
Studying towards a professional qualification will be an added advantage;
Computer literacy – proficient with accounting software packages, PASTEL, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint among other packages;
At least two (2) years of experience in Accounting and Information Systems management;
Familiarity with the Government Accounting Systems and reporting requirements is an added advantage.
A team player and able to work under pressure

Applications should be received not later than 9 February 2024. FEMALE & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and remuneration and benefits will be communicated to ONLY successful candidates.

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Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial accounting, financial management, and liaising with the auditors for a results-oriented organization that is focused on creating a competitive environment for doing business in Zimbabwe.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepares Financial Statements and is responsible for requesting revenue from the treasury.
• Responsible for the NCC’s Budget Preparation and Consolidation.
• Monitoring budget performance.
• Responsible for the preparation of Semi and Annual Statutory returns and other financial reports.
• Facilitates and responds to Audit and Audit queries.
• Supervise maintenance of the Non-Current and Current Asset Ledgers of the Commission.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly budget execution reports and submits them to the Board.
• Prepare periodic fund requests in line with the Public Finance Act.
• Resolving accounting discrepancies and providing advice on financial management issues.
• Ensure the existence of strong Internal Controls in fund allocation, budgetary commitments, authorizations and payments.
• Liaise with the External Audit and internal auditors (focal person).
• Responsible for preparing and sending ZIMRA monthly returns.

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes
• A relevant degree in accounting.
• Possession of a Masters’ degree in the related field or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, and registration with PAAB will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy – proficient with accounting software packages (SAGE Pastel Accounting Software), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint among other packages.
• Familiarity with the Government Accounting Systems and reporting requirements such as IPSAS is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, conflict, ethical management skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis.
• A self-starter, adaptive, and able to design the accounting system and policy.
• A team player, able to work under pressure and to take minutes.
• At Least five (5) years’ experience in similar position.

Interested candidates should send their applications, resumes, and certified copies of academic and professional can fill the form below.

Applications should be received not later than 29 September 2023. FEMALE & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and remuneration and benefits will be communicated to ONLY successful candidates.

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