African Century Is Hiring: Administrator and Assistant Financial Accountant - ApplyNOW

Full Job Description

African Century Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for two positions at its Head Office in Harare.

The available positions are:

• Assistant Financial Accountant

• Administrator

1. Assistant Financial Accountant

• Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant

• Job Location: Head Office, Harare

• Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Role Overview

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 position reports to the Financial Accountant.

Duties And 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 tax legislation.

• Post accurate and timely financial transactions to the general ledger.

• Perform bank and suspense-account reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Implement and monitor internal controls, review ERP postings and investigate accounting anomalies.

• Support external audits and assist with half-year and year-end reporting.

• Coordinate compliant procurement, including reviewing requests, obtaining quotations and facilitating delivery of goods and services.

• Maintain fixed-asset acquisition and disposal records and reconcile tagged assets to the fixed-asset register.

Qualifications And Experience

• 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 (IFRS).

• 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 with ERP systems.

• Strong planning, organisation, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High integrity, adaptability, flexibility and achievement orientation.

2. Administrator

• Job Title: Administrator

• Job Location: Head Office, Harare

• Reports To: Finance Manager

• Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Role Overview

The Administrator supports the smooth and efficient operation of African Century by coordinating administrative, facilities, fleet, procurement, employee welfare and office-support activities across branches and departments.

The role ensures that records, licences, contracts, assets, premises, vehicles and essential services are properly maintained, compliant and cost-effective.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day office operations across all branches and departments.

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready administrative records, files, contracts, licences and statutory registrations.

• Monitor office supplies, stationery and staff amenities.

• Oversee facilities and property maintenance, inspections, repairs, utilities, water quality, emergency preparedness and fire-safety compliance.

• Maintain asset registers and property-related records.

• Administer the company fleet, including vehicle condition, inspections, servicing, insurance, licensing and repairs.

• Process procurement requests, obtain quotations, issue purchase orders and confirm receipt of goods and services.

• Coordinate with Finance on budget availability, supplier payments, expenditure monitoring and reconciliations.

• Manage relationships with landlords, security providers, cleaners, gardeners, maintenance contractors and other vendors.

• Provide backup reception support, including handling calls, welcoming clients and scheduling appointments.

• Prepare daily updates, weekly administrative reports, monthly fleet reports and structured work plans.

• Supervise the Receptionist and Driver/Messenger and coordinate contract support staff.

• Perform other duties specified in the job description.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.

• One to two years of relevant administrative experience.

• Working knowledge of office administration, records management, procurement procedures, facilities coordination, fleet administration and vendor management.

• Basic accounting knowledge and ability to reconcile expenditure and maintain supporting documentation.

• Strong planning, organising, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Awareness of statutory, safety and regulatory requirements relating to office premises, vehicles and business operations.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs with traceable references via email. Application Email: careers@africancentury.co.zw

Applicants must use the appropriate email subject line:

• For Assistant Financial Accountant: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – JOB APPLICATION OCTOBER 2026

• For Administrator: ADMINISTRATOR – JOB APPLICATION OCTOBER 2026

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

African Century advises that shortlisting will take place as applications are received.

• 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 (IFRS).

• 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 with ERP systems.

• Strong planning, organisation, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High integrity, adaptability, flexibility and achievement orientation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.

• One to two years of relevant administrative experience.

• Working knowledge of office administration, records management, procurement procedures, facilities coordination, fleet administration and vendor management.

• Basic accounting knowledge and ability to reconcile expenditure and maintain supporting documentation.

• Strong planning, organising, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Awareness of statutory, safety and regulatory requirements relating to office premises, vehicles and business operations.