Projects Accountant

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) is the largest producer of platinum group metals in Zimbabwe. It owns and operates the Ngezi underground Mines, Ngezi Concentrator Plant, and the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC), delivering long-term value through responsible mining and sound financial stewardship.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This role is responsible for coordinating and managing all capital projects' financial transactions (local and foreign), developing financial models, maintaining the fixed assets register, and producing accurate reporting to support management decision-making. The position ensures full compliance with exchange control requirements, internal controls, and financial reporting standards while maintaining the integrity of the SAP project module.

REFERENCE NUMBER - TPROJ20260701

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION - 06 July 2026

CLOSING DATE -12 July 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION - Technical & Projects, SMC

JOB TITLE - Projects Accountant (Permanent)

REPORTING TO - Projects Executive

JOB GRADING - D2

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting (essential)
• A professional qualification such as CIMA / ACCA / CIS / CA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4-6 years' experience in financial and/or project accounting
• Strong knowledge of SAP, financial reporting standards, internal controls, statutory requirements, and tax issues
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, planning, and organising, ERP systems and problem-solving
• An understanding of Zimplats' Business Management System (BMS), Capital Projects Management and Fixed Assets Register Maintenance Procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates sound judgement, takes initiative, and manages project finance activities effectively
• Communicates financial insights clearly and presents reports with confidence
• Applies SAP, ERP, and financial accounting expertise to optimise project accounting processes
• Analyses financial data, identifies trends and risks, and provides actionable recommendations
• Develops and evaluates financial models to support strategic decisions
• Collaborates with project teams and maintains strong stakeholder relationships
• Plans and prioritises work efficiently, adhering to procedures, controls, and accounting standards
• Consistently meets deadlines while applying commercial awareness to drive value creation
• Strong understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) affecting accounting for property, plant, and equipment (PPE).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full financial lifecycle of capital projects, from budget development to final reporting
• Build, maintain and manage project structures in SAP Project Builder to support accurate tracking of capital and expansion projects
• Track project costs and ensure accuracy through regular engagement with project teams
• Prepare monthly capital projects financial statements, reconciliations, variance analyses, capital expenditure rolling forecasts and management reports
• Coordinate the development and consolidation of annual capital expenditure budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor and report on project expenditure and funding utilization
• Ensure all foreign project invoices meet Exchange Control requirements and are processed and paid timeously
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, internal controls, and project accounting standards
• Maintain the SAP project module to ensure accurate, updated, and reliable capital information for reporting and audit purposes
• Identify and flag project financial risks, providing recommendations for corrective action
• Develop financial models to support feasibility assessments and capital investment decisions
• Reconcile supplier statements to project spend to ensure completeness of reported project expenditure
• Ensure that the Projects team complies to the cost approval frameworks and there is no budget overlap on projects costs
• Maintain the property, plant and equipment register (fixed assets register) in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards

Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent by 12 July 2026 to:

The Senior Human Resources Officer Administration

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Projects Accountant

P.O. Box 61

SELOUS

or email: [email protected]

or online at https://www.careers-page.com/implats

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to psychometric or other assessments - Zimplats reserves the right to invite only those candidates it deems suitably qualified for interview. If you do not hear from the Human Resources Department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.

By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information by Zimplats for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07]. Personal information will be treated confidentially and used only for legitimate employment-related purposes.