CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS – D3 (x5 positions) – Ministry of Finance

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 14 OF 2023

VACANCY: CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS – D3 (X5)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the below mentioned position tenable in the Ministry of Finance-Office of the Accountant General.

VACANCY: CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS – D3 (X5)

TENABLE AT:

Gaborone X2, Molepolole X1, Serowe X1, Kanye X1

SALARY SCALE: D3 (P279,660 – P308,328 per annum)

LEAVE:

30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

i) Optional contributory medical aid (government pay 50% and employee 50%)

¡i) Contributory pension scheme Government contributes 15% and employee 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

The job is open to only candidates who have Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies or any Diploma level professional qualification such as AAT Level 4 or BICA. Applicants must be registered and in good standing with Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).

EXPERIENCE

At least eight (8) years’ work experience with two (2) years at D4 salary scale or equivalent position in the private sector. Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and computerized accounting environment preferably Oracle Financials will be an added advantage.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary purpose of this job is to advise customers on financial and other policy related duties.

a) Advise customers on financial and other policy related issues
b) Monitor expenditure and revenue.
c) Maintain revenue collectors’ charts and counter foil register.
d) Conduct inspections.
e) Reconcile accounts
f) Coordinate support of financial systems

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Planning & Organising
• Analysing
• Delivering Results and meeting Customer expectation
  Following instructions and Procedures.