BIBLE SOCIETY OF BOTSWANA - FINANCE OFFICER

FINANCE OFFICER 

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for processing payment runs and reconciliations and undertaking a wide variety of accounting responsibilities
Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
Matching invoices to statements and purchase orders to invoices
Input accounting data into the accounting system with speed and accuracy
Assist in Bank and other balance sheet reconciliations
VAT and PAYE returns
Process all petty cash payments
Inventory Reconciliations
Assist in the production of financial statements and applications
Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisation’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure swift payment of invoices
Resolution of finance related queries
Assist with end of year preparation and procedures
A certain level of flexibility regarding availability outside normal working hours is required
Assist auditors
Skills, Abilities and Requirements:
Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and to work to deadlines.
Ability to produce and communicate clear financial reports as required.
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work within a team and autonomously
Holding a current drivers’ license
Sound experience of Microsoft Office, especially use of Excel
Experience of Computerized Accounting Environment
High knowledge in basic accounting

Qualifications:
AAT qualified, diploma in accounting or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years
Application Procedure:
Applicants with traceable reference from the Christian Church need apply
Resume and cover letter must be addressed to

General Secretary – Recruitment
Bible Society of Botswana
P O Box 251
Gaborone
Or Emailed to: recruitment@biblesociety.org.bw

Closing date: 24th February 2016
Source: Botswana Guardian – February 12, 2016