DEPUTY BURSAR, PLANNING, SYSTEMS AND PROJECTS
  • Deadline - May 2, 2026

Experience

Minimum 5+ yr

Description

The University seeks to engage a Deputy Bursar, Planning, Systems and Projects in the Bursar’s Department

Responsibilities

As a DEPUTY BURSAR, PLANNING, SYSTEMS AND PROJECTS, you will be

  • Development, monitoring, evaluation and reviewing of financial regulations, policies and Standard Operating Procedures in liaison with the Bursar
  • Coordinating budgetary preparation, planning, consolidation and control of approved budgets of the University
  • Appraisal in liaison with Faculties/Units/Departments’ project planning, proposals and providing financial guidance in implementation of projects
  • Management of projects funds and specific funds
  • Monitoring the financial health and performance of Strategic business units including: University Agro-Innovation Projects, Manufacturing Units and Other University projects
  • Identify, monitor and report on income generating activities for the University including canteen, kiosk and any other
  • Authorisation of expenditure and approval of payments for all Projects’ Accounts including the Research Board Project Account
  • Preparation and Analysis of accounts and operations to establish project performance including compliance with accounting procedures, applicable laws and regulations
  • Preparation of periodic and annual Project Financial Reports
  • Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe procedures and University financial regulations
  • Performance Management of staff in the Planning and Projects Section
  • Provision of secretariat services to University Committees
  • Monitoring, control, appropriate allocation or classification of expenditure
  • Maintenance of an accurate up-to-date Asset Register
  • Coordination of periodic and ad hoc stock counts
  • Management and procurement of fuel
  • Assisting in the preparation and management of Year-end Annual Audits
  • Any other related duties as assigned by the Bursar
Qualification
  • Candidates should hold, in the first instance, an Accounting Degree and should, in addition hold a MSc or Masters in Accounting and or Finance or Finance and Accounting
  • Five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language and Mathematics
  • Membership of a valid professional qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA, CIS or equivalent)
  • At least five (5) years relevant experience of which two (2) should be on a senior managerial position
  • Sound knowledge of IPSAS an added advantage
Overview
  • Title

    DEPUTY BURSAR, PLANNING, SYSTEMS AND PROJECTS

  • Experience

    5+ yr

  • Qualification

    Masters

  • Date Posted

    1 week ago

Gwanda State University

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  • Landline

    08688009154

  • Whatsapp

    0781 924 111

  • Email

    human.resources@gsu.ac.zw

  • Website

    www.gsu.ac.zw

  • Location

    Epoch Mine , Filabusi