FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER – United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA)

UCCSA SYNOD OF BOTSWANA

ADVERT FOR THE POSITIONS OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

The UCCSA Synod of Botswana, is a constituent of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA); which is a transnational church that was born out of the work of the Congregational Union of South Africa, the American Board Mission (ABM) and the London Missionary Society (LMS). The LMS, as popularly known, started work in Southern Africa around 1799. These Churches formalised their union on the 3^rdOctober 1967 to form what is now known as the UCCSA with each one of the 5 countries operating as a Synod.

The Synod is therefore responsible for the general administration of its local churches, human resource, assets, church institutions, and the propagation of the Gospel. UCCSA wishes to employ an individual for the position of Finance and Administration Manager.

Job Primary Responsibilities

Key responsibility areas include:

1. Design, develop and ensure implementation of effective and functional financial accounting systems.
2. Manage and ensure that the Council accounting function is in accordance with International Accounting Standards.
3. Manage and develop project accounting procedures and Accounts.
4. Manage and coordinate the completion of the Annual Audit.
5. Manage the implementation of cost effective and efficient administrative policies and procedures.
6. Manage and ensure the completion of monthly financial statements, trial balance and Budget reports, variances, funding register and general ledger analysis.
7. Manage and monitor cash flow and budget variances.
8. Ensure that effective and efficient office operating systems are designed, developed and implemented.

Qualifications

1. ACCA or its equivalence.
2. An advanced knowledge of computer accounting systems.
3. Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
4. Knowledge of Quick Books and Pastel.
5. Registered member of BICA is a requirement.

Requisite skills

1. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
2. Timely reporting and strict adherence to deadlines.

• Dynamic and assertiveness.

1. Excellent Team Work and People Management.

1. Willingness to work under minimum or no supervision yet results orientated.
2. Willingness to work extended hours as and when need arises.

• Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

The candidate will work under minimum supervision and must be prepared to work on extended hours from time to time in order to meet deadlines, and must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

1. UCCSA offers competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience.
2. 100% contribution towards medical aid scheme.

• 20% prorated gratuity benefit.

1. Membership/professional fee contribution.