Assistant Accountant – Botswana Accountancy College

Assistant
Gaborone
August 27, 2026
Contract Full Time

Job Description

VACANCY NOTICE: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (THREE YEARS)
TENABLE IN GABORONE

Main Purpose of the Job

Botswana School of Business Sciences is a Premium Institution with all the hallmarks of a supreme learning environment characterised by an international footprint. BAC is a highly focused business school which is continuously forging relations with renowned international partners i.e universities and global professional bodies. As a learning institute driven by the passion to excel, we are recognised for the quality of our programmes and their relevance to the needs of the economy. We subscribe fully to the growth of Botswana’s human capital development agenda and are a key player in the national human resources development and skills capacity building programme. Our vision is anchored on excellence in knowledge production so if you are a professional of distinction, you need to be part of the best of the breed in the knowledge industry.

To provide financial and administrative support in compliance with relevant financial standards.

Key Performance Areas

  • Ensures efficient execution of finance activities and timely delivery of agreed financial services.
  • Oversees invoicing processes and ensures timely collection of revenue in line with approved policies.
  • Maintains an accurate fixed asset register and ensures proper accounting, tracking and compliance.
  • Manages supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
  • Maintains complete and accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards and internal controls.
  • Manages credit control processes and follows up on outstanding balances to minimise debt and improve cash flow.
  • Provides effective financial oversight, budgeting and cost control to support organisational sustainability and growth.
  • Prepares accurate management accounts and financial reports to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
  • Administers payroll processes accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with statutory and institutional requirements.

Competencies and Skills Required

  • Customer Focus
  • Financial Control
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Systems
  • Cash Management
  • Technical Expertise
  • Financial Accounting
  • Payroll Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Execution and Delivery
  • Networking and Partnering
  • Management Accounting & Reporting

Experience and Qualifications

  • Internationally recognized professional qualification and membership such as ACCA, CIMA or BICA.
  • At least Five (5) years post qualification experience in an Accounting/Finance environment.
  • Operational knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting and Reporting.

How to Apply

All applications accompanied by cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of ID and academic certificates should be e-mailed to [email protected] (stating the position being applied for as the subject of the email) before close of business on Friday 4th September 2026, 17:00.

Applications should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
Botswana School of Business Sciences
P/Bag 00319
Gaborone

NB: Botswana School of Business Sciences will enter into correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.

(+267) 75 030 066 | www.bac.ac.bw

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