The Women’s University in Africa (WUA), dedicated to addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in university education, invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Satellite Campus Accounts Graduate Trainees x 2 posts.

The Satellite Campus Accounts Graduate Trainees will report to the Senior Assistant Bursar.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ JOB DESCRIPTION/KEY TASKS

Financial Operations
• Assist in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable transactions including tuition, fees, grants, and other campus revenue.
• Prepare payment vouchers, invoices, receipts, and journal entries in accordance with University policies.
• Manage and monitor student debtor accounts, ensuring accurate billing, timely posting of payments, and follow-up on outstanding balances for each campus.
• Prepare and issue student fee statements and ensure correct allocation of student payments.
• Implement controls over student receivables to minimize arrears and support timely collection of fees.
• Maintain accurate accounting records including journals, ledgers, and supporting documentation and maintain organized financial files (physical and electronic).
Budgeting & Reporting
• Assist in monitoring campus budgets and expenditure against approved allocations.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for each campus, assist with forecasting and budget preparation and support month-end closing activities
Reconciliations, Controls, Coordination & Compliance
• Perform daily bank, cash, student accounts, and general ledger reconciliations and when requested.
• Maintain proper documentation, ensure compliance with internal controls, adherence to University financial policies, government regulations, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested information.
• Coordinate financial transactions and reporting with the University’s main campus finance department.

Administrative Support
• Attend to student account–related inquiries, payments, balances, issuing statements and processing refunds, in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform any other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised institute of higher learning;
• Must have graduated within the last two (2) years as at date of this job advertisement;
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders;
• Previous internship experience;
• Solid understanding and application of IAS and IFRS;
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage Pastel, Navision, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Interested candidates should submit their application letters addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resources & Administration together with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications in a single PDF file indicating the post applied for in the subject line by Wednesday 15 April 2026 to: careers@wua.ac.zw

WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.