Accountant – Botswana Stock Exchange
Job Description
VACANCY
ACCOUNTANT
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is one of the leading stock exchanges in Southern Africa and plays an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development. The BSEL wishes to recruit a dynamic Accountant to join the Finance and Administration Department.
ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration, the Accountant shall assist with the preparation, production and analysis of management accounting information to enhance decision-making by the BSE Management and the Board of Directors as follows:
⦁ Plans, organizes and controls the daily activities of the Finance section to ensure that accounting procedures and timetables are adhered to at all times.
⦁ Produces timely and accurate monthly financial reports to facilitate decisions making.
⦁ Prepares documentation such as Vat and tax in accordance with regulatory requirements and international
accounting practice.
⦁ Assists in the preparation of budgets and prepares regular reports on maintaining budgetary discipline.
⦁ Preparation of audit files for external and internal auditors and attending to audit queries.
⦁ Maintains the fixed asset register.
COMPETENCIES
⦁ Analytical Skills
⦁ Attention to Detail
⦁ Technical Expertise
⦁ Managing Information
⦁ Budgeting and Resource Management
EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS:
⦁ The successful candidate should have a Degree in Accounting and must be part qualified ACCA or CIMA qualified with a thorough knowledge of the Pastel Accounting System.
JOB EXPERIENCE:
The candidate should have at least five (5) years of working experience.
