FINANCE OFFICER I (PAYABLES) – Botswana Examinations Council (BEC)

DESCRIPTION

Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy.
The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellenc

FINANCE OFFICER I (PAYABLES) X 1

Main Purpose of the Job
Responsible for the payables function (processing of invoices, payment, record-keeping, reconciliations, reporting)

Position Requirements

Key performances areas:
• Management of general ledger, record books, accounts payable journals
• Prepare voucher packages for processing.
• Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers
• Ensure accurate entry of transactions to accounting system
• Perform statement reconciliation for monthly procurement
• Preparation of accounting, financial and management reports
and management accounts, for review by the Accountant
• Implement and maintain an appropriate structure, system of policies and procedures for adequate level of control over all activities under own supervision
• Arrange the audit schedule and attend to auditor queries

Qualification & Experience:
• At least a Degree in Accounting or a closely relevant field from a recognised institution. A professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CA or recognised equivalent is an added advantage, knowledge in IAS, IFRS and IPSAS, Proficient in the use of computers and software relevant to the position.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years should have been at junior professional/ technician level or its equivalent.

Key Competencies
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Networking & relationship building
• Organisational Skills
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving