Finance Officer – Victus Global Botswana

VICTUS GLOBAL BOTSWANA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Victus Global Botswana Organisation exists to improve and strengthen access to healthcare services through training, research, and mentorship, as well as drive economic development through capacity building, market linkages and investment with a specific focus on low-income population as well as women and youth. We collaborate with local business to sustainably deliver the support and services that allow disadvantaged groups to contribute to and benefit from economic growth.

POSITION: Finance Officer

Function

To assist VGBO financial management primarily focussed (but not exclusive to) on analysing accounts, preparing financial statements. Supports annual budgeting and forecasting; cashflow management and funding requirements planning; monthly reporting analysis and preparation of monthly management accounts Statutory and tax compliance (AF5. audit, income tax returns, PAYE, VAT); testing and validation of system accounting processes; auditing of financial systems; and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analysing information from the general ledger system.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs verifying data
• Analysts information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying Information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers requesting disbursements, reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analysing current procedures, recommending changes.
• Answer’s accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Prepare and submit financial pipeline reports per funders requirements.
• Preparation of related donor required VAT reporting.
• Preparation of travel advances.
• Prepares payroll and reconciles bank statements.
• Carry out any other work-related assignments as requested by Supervisors.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree In Accounting,
• Financial Management. Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience with related grants management

Skills

Tracking Budget Expenses, knowledge of the policies and procedures, which govern the retention and disposition of external funding award documentation. ; Ability to establish and maintain  effective working relationships with  VGBO personnel funding agencies, and private organisations. Ability to interpret various governmental and corporate  documents and to accurately respond as required.