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Legal Aid Botswana is a Parastatal under the Ministry of Justice established under the Legal Aid Act, Cap. 16:02, with the objective to provide legal representation, legal advice, and public education on legal matters to the indigent. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions under Legal Aid Botswana. Appointment to this position will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.
- VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2022: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (tenable in Gaborone)
Main Purpose of the Job:
The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day financial administration of Legal Aid Botswana and maintaining of books of accounts in accordance with legal requirements, highest ethical standards and internationally recognised financial reporting standards.
Core Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Support the development and updating of financial policies, procedures and standards, including keeping abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance with legal requirements and the best financial practices.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, check list, petty cash are maintained correctly.
- Ensure that all financial transactions and data are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures.
- Ensure that monthly staff payroll payments are verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAY are made on a timely basis.
- Manage banking, accounts, and balances effectively and efficiently, including undertaking bank reconciliations and cash flow management in a timely manner.
- Managing Judicare and Pro-Bono accounts, ensuring the accurate recording and reporting on contingent liability arising from legal aid instructions issued.
- Support management of donor funded projects and ensure acknowledgement of receipts and financial is accurate. Contribute to annual/quarterly budget development and report to LAB senior management.
- Undertakes periodic checks of assets/ stores and prepare reports on same the same for management.
- Prepares financial reports including annual financial statements in a timely basis and collaborates with internal auditors to ensure successful audit.
- Maintain well organised physical and electronic archive of financial documentation in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Comply with and foster adherence to the established Legal Aid Botswana financial policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, Business Studies, or related field plus:
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA and membership of an internationally recognised professional institute of accounts in good standing.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be a citizen of Botswana
Work experience:
Minimum of six (6) years relevant practical experience in production of management accounts in a computerised accounting environment.
Key Competencies
- High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Demonstrated ability to determine priorities, cope effectively with high volumes of work, organise workload and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to use judgement and initiative in order to be highly motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a single operative without day-to-day supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team.
- Attention to detail and professionalism
More Information
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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested and suitably qualified applicants are requested to send application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, certified copy of Oman, certified copy of valid Driver's License and at least two (2) recent references to the address provided below.
Chief Executive Officer
Legal Aid Botswana
P.O. Box 160 AAH
Gaborone
Hand deliveries can be made to the following address:
Legal Aid Botswana
Plot 54355, CBD, East Wing-7th Floor Gaborone
For further information, contact Human Resource office at 3811378/ 3811310.
Legal Aid Botswana will only enter into correspondence with shortlisted candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 13 DECEMBER 2022
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