PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT – Jwaneng Town Council

VACANCY 

QUALIFICATION:

Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.

REQUIREMENT:

Applicants should have registered with Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants and in Good Standing.

EXPERIENCE:

Ten (10) years relevant work experience of which 2 years should have served as Principal Accountant II or equivalent.

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory medical aid (Government contributes 50% and employee 50%)
• Contributory pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of basic salary)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate, manage and direct the Treasury Division.

DUTIES

• Manages and directs the Treasury Division to ensure prudent financial management adherence to the statutes.
• Provides professional advice and guidance on financial accounting and budgeting to key stakeholders.
• Provides vigilant supervision to spending department to promote efficient and economic financial control.
• Develops and supervises implementation of regulations to ensure sound management of financial resources in accordance with financial regulations and policies.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analyzing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectation
• Following Instructions and Procedures