FINANCE & GRANTS OFFICER - KAGISANO SOCIETY WOMEN`S SHELTER

FINANCE & GRANTS OFFICER

An opportunity exists for the position above at Kagisano Society Women`s Shelter (KSWS).

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible for grants management, finance and accounting functions, internal controls and systems, preparation of budgets, periodic and annual income and expenditure accounts for donors, the Board and other stakeholders, and financial statements of KSWS. Also responsible for information technology, Human Resources and administration.

Requirements

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reviews financial controls and systems and makes recommendations for improvement to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board
• Consolidates functional budgets and produces the financial budget for the board.
• Controls and monitors expenditure to ensure budgetary compliance and draws management attention to any variances through monthly management accounts
• Maintains books of accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards
• Prepares cash flow forecasts and manages bank accounts to optimize returns on short term surplus funds while meeting cash flow requirements.
• Produces periodic financial reports at project and institutional level
• Advises programme staff on correct financial procedures and recommends remedial actions where necessary
• Maintains an up-to-date assets register
• Prepares the audit file and attends to external audit queries
• Oversees the procurement of office supplies, equipment and services
• Ensures the procurement of IT hardware and software, IT Support, User Training, Data Backup, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Oversees the Human Resources Management and administrative systems and activities including, payroll administration, records maintenance, etc.
• Undertakes such other related duties as directed by the CEO or The Board

COMPETENCIES:

• Assertive and decisive
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Full certification by a professional body, ACCA CIMA, ISCA, BICA or equivalent, with five (5) years’ experience, of which two (2) years should have been at management level. Previous experience working in NGOs will be an advantage.

Company profile

Kagisano Society Women`s Shelter (KSWS) is an NGO registered in Botswana with the Registrar of Societies, and has extensive experience implementing prevention and response projects for GBV and HIV at district and community level; through provision of counselling, temporary shelter to survivors of GBV and community education. KSWS works in nine (9) sites in Botswana: Kasane, Sebina, Ghanzi, Charles Hill, Serowe, Selibe Phikwe, Thamaga, Molepolole and Gaborone.

Closing date and application instructions

Please apply to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kagisano Society Women`s Shelter
Private Bag X046
GABORONE, Botswana

Or

Hand deliver:
Plot 6062/3, Ext 19, Tshimotharo
Broadhurst, Gaborone

Deadline of application 26 February 2016.