FINANCE OFFICER - Botswana Association of Local Authorities

BALA Botswana Association of Local Authorities

1.Position: FINANCE OFFICER
The job:Ensure timely accurate recording and reporting of finacial operations of the association to management.Production of quartely fiancial reports for the Executive committee as well as preparation of annual financial reporst for audit.Assist with the budget process of the associations operations.
Reporting directly to the Executive Secretary
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Stategic thinker,team player,decisive,self-motovated and result oriented individual with a sound knowlegde of Financial Management

PRINCIPAL Duties:
•Prepare budget and reports for BALA and programs
•Developing and maintaining a general filing system for the Department
•Mainatain all books of accounts on appropriate accounting packages,as well as monthly production of expenditure/income trends
•Production of periodic financial reports for management,executive committee and national members'assembly
•Ensure aacurate upkeep of association's financial records
•Provide support to programmes,projects and departments as may be deemed necessary
•Ensure and implement prudent procurement procedures as well as maintenance of a sound asset management system

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accouting/ATT or equivalent a minimum of 2 years eXperience in an Accounting environment at a supervisory level.
The candidate should preferrably be in possession of an endorsement free two or more years old drivers licence

REMUNERATION and BeNefits
•Salary scale equivalent to government D3 scale (P190,104-P209,868) p.a.
•Contributory medical aid scheme @50%
•25% gratuity paid out monthly into an annuity fund
•30 days leave per annum
•Maternity leave
•Compulsory contributory group funeral scheme
•Communication Allowance

2.Position:DRIVER/MESSENGER
The job:
Mail deliver and collection,official driver as well as clerical filing duties

KEY COMPETENCIES
A self motivated,result driven team player requiring minimum supervision

QUALIFICATION & Experience
A minimum of junior certificate with good command of Setswana and English plus a 2 years old endorsement fress driver"s licence

DUTIES
•Driving BALA staff/officials on a various assignments countrywide
•Mail collection and delivery as well as running running official errands
•Ensuring timely renewal of vehicle road licences in liason with the Finance Officer
•ensure timely servicing of official vehicles

REMUNERATION and Benefits
•Salary scale equivalent to government B4 scale (P30,312-P36,048) p.a.
Contributory medical aid scheme @ 50%
•25% gratuity paid out monthly into an annuity fund
•20 days leave per annum
•Maternity leave
•Compulsory contributory group funeral scheme

Applications including a detailed CV,copies of certificates,@ least two referees and copies of valid identity document (omang) should addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
P.O. Bos 211211
Gaborone
Or
Hand deliver to:
Unit 5,1st floor,Clover House
Plot 1277,Old lobatse road

Closinf date:17th Feb 2015
**NB: The positions are tenable in Gaborone on a FIVE YEAR contractual period subject to renewal
For more info contact Mr Pheko 3912063

Source:Mmegi dated 6th Feb 2015