Job Description
Job Description
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL STATISTICS AGENCY (ZIMSTAT)
VACANCY NOTICE
REF: ZIMSTAT/VAC/2026/03
Job Title: Director – Finance and Administration Division
Duty Station: Head Office, Harare Reports to: Director-General
JOB PURPOSE
ZIMSTAT seeks to engage a highly motivated and results-driven Director for the Finance and Administration Division who provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the Agency’s financial, administrative, and operational functions. The role is responsible for driving sustainable financial development, instituting robust internal controls, optimizing resource mobilization, and ensuring seamless support systems across finance, asset management, procurement, stores, transport, and logistics. By championing operational excellence and regulatory compliance, the incumbent ensures that all administrative and fiscal resources are strategically aligned to achieve the Agency’s overarching mandate and long-term strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Spearhead financial planning, program-based budgeting, and forecasting to support the successful execution of the Agency’s strategic objectives.
2. Drive aggressive and sustainable resource mobilization initiatives, monitoring grant and fund utilization to maximize impact and ensure fiscal sustainability.
3. Design, implement, and maintain robust internal financial systems and controls to safeguard Agency resources and mitigate fiscal risks.
4. Oversee the timely and accurate production of comprehensive quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant financial reporting frameworks and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
5. Develop, periodically review, and implement comprehensive Finance and Administration Policy and Procedure Manuals aligned with statutory regulations, governance best practices, and evolving institutional needs.
6. Ensure strict adherence to national laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies across all operational units.
7. Oversee the safe custody, comprehensive maintenance, and efficient lifecycle management of all Agency assets, including the vehicle fleet, to guarantee seamless field operations and institutional mobility.
8. Formulate and implement stringent asset tracking and verification protocols.
9. Oversee the overarching management of stores, inventory, office facilities, and administrative services to provide a conducive and efficient working environment.
10. Streamline procurement-related administrative linkages, supply chain workflows, and logistical support systems.
11. Serve as the primary institutional liaison for both internal and external auditors, facilitating seamless audit processes and driving the prompt implementation of audit recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with a major in Accounting and Finance) from a recognized and reputable university.
2. Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
3. Mandatory active membership in recognized professional accounting bodies, specifically ICAZ, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent international Chartered Professional Institutes.
4. Certification or specialized post-graduate training in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an added advantage.
5. A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible post-qualification experience in financial and administrative management.
6. At least three (3) years must have been served at a senior managerial or executive directorate level within a reputable corporate, public sector, or non-profit organization.
7. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in computerized financial management systems, with advanced literacy and working knowledge of SAP.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
a) Exceptional strategic leadership capacity to direct multi-disciplinary teams, delegate effectively, and foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
b) Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
c) Open-minded, decisive, and approachable leadership style grounded in high emotional intelligence, sound business acumen, and collaborative management.
d) Uncompromising commitment to professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and corporate governance.
e) Expertise in Financial Planning and Forecasting.
f) Proven ability in Compliance and Risk Management.
g) Advanced knowledge in Data Fluency and Technology and Excellent Financial Analytical skills.
h) Expertise in tracking separate pots of restricted, unrestricted, and grant-funded public money.
i) Knowledge of legislative cycles, public spending laws, and the complex process of securing agency appropriations.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
1. Prepare an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of your national identity document, academic and professional certificates.
2. Submit your applications online via the ZIMSTAT website:
www.zimstat.co.zw
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 30 November 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ZIMSTAT is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from women.
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL STATISTICS AGENCY