IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTANT – Jobs Botswana

DESCRIPTION 
We are seeking a creative, self-driven, and energetic In- House Accountant to become a part of our growing team. Preference will be given to candidates with previous vast experience in all areas of accounting.
Main Purpose of the Job
To maintain the day-to-day financial/accounting services to meet the business requirements and to support the business operations.
Key Performance Areas
1. Administering and monitoring the financial system and ensuring that the company’s finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Overseeing the accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensuring that the records of all money are accurate.
3. Administering payment of various stakeholders.
Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities
1. Implements the financial policies and procedures of the company.
2. Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual activities including reconciliation of bank accounts.
3. Coordinates and completes annual audits and reviews financial results to management.
4. Analysis and reports on financial status including income statement variances and communicating financial results to management.
5. Prepares and reconciles the general ledger.
6. Prepares and reconciles the general bank statements.
7. Prepares the budget and analysis it.
8. Prepares the income statements.
9. Prepares customer invoices.
10. Reconciles the accounts payable and accounts receivable.
11. Reconciles monthly deposits.
12. Improves the current systems and procedures and initiates corrective actions.
13. Issues payment to the various stakeholders, clients/customers, and suppliers.
14. Establishes and maintains the supplier’s accounts.
15. Overseeing of taxes and abides the Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) regulations.
16. Ensures that transactions and financial data are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system.
17. Reconciles supplier statements and remittances.
18. Assists with the annual audit.
19. Manages and maintains the filing, storage, and security of financial and company documents (files and records).
20. Submits a monthly report outlining the activities and performance of the department.
Skills required:
 2-3 years of accounting experience
 Minimum of Advance Certificate in Accounting with AAT or CAT qualification
 Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks
 Advanced computer skills in MS Office and databases
 Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
 The position requires the incumbent to have an excellent eye for detail.
 Internal audit experience
 Must be registered with BICA
 HONESTY is key to this position