ACCOUNTS AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER - SIGNET DIRECT DIAMOND SOURCING

Signet Direct Diamond Sourcing invites suitably qualified citizens of Botswana to apply for the vacant Accounts and Procurement Officer position.

At SDDS Botswana we assure best practices are followed and that team members are rewarded for exceptional performance.

The primary responsibility of the role is to accurately check, reconcile, process accounting documentation and coordinate, organize and control the Purchasing and acquisition of goods and services in accordance with laid down procedures and deadlines to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

Requirements

Tasks

• Provides leadership, innovation, oversight and strategic direction to the Accounts, Stores and Procurement department.
• Ensures compliance with all company regulatory requirements as they pertain to procurement and accounts.
• Complies with local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Identifies areas of improved compliance, increased efficiencies, and cost reductions within procurement and stores.
• Interacts with vendors and both internal and external auditors with respect to the procurement and stores processes
• Oversees the management of on-going compliance and controls
• Works collaboratively with other departments across the organization and with the Signet Management team.
• Coaches, trains, and develops staff, and develop appropriate Succession Plan

Qualifications
Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies, or equivalent Degree in Accounting or equivalent/Degree/AAT, Level 4: Direct entry Diploma/AAT level 3: Certificate in Supplies Management or related field

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years accounting experience in a computerized accounting environment and at least (3) years’ experience in a wide range of supplies management activities specializing in purchasing

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills to manage numerous vendor relationships
• Analytical ability
• Problem solving, Assertive and Decisive
• Initiative

Company profile

Signet Direct Diamond Sourcing is a world class diamond polishing factory that was set up in Gaborone to support Botswana’s efforts to become a global diamond hub.

Closing date and application instructions

If you possess the above please submit your application, a detailed CV, a copy of your certified Omang, and your certified educational certificates to the Human Resources Manager - SDDS Botswana, P O Box 81925, Molapo Crossing, Gaborone OR email your application to recruitment@sddsbotswana.com

Closing date: 22 April 2016