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BOTSWANA ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION
EXTERNAL ADVERTS
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is a sport association registered in accordance with the Societies Act, officially registered on the 31st June 1979. The Association is charged with the responsibility to encourage, promote and develop track and field athletics, road running, race walking and cross country in Botswana.
We invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions based in Gaborone.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Reporting to the Manager Finance, the incumbent will be responsible to manage the finance and administration functions of BAA and desired financial targets by coordinating and supervising finance related activities, reporting on both management and financial accounts. The primary responsibilities of the position holder will be to assist in monitoring and updating asset registration, the preparation of the Association’s financial statements and transactional activities ensuring efficient, accurate and timely control.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures the availability and implementation of appropriate policies, plans, procedures and standards to ensure adherence to best practice corporate governance and financial management principles;
Ensures the availability and implementation of accounting and financial internal controls and procedures to safeguard the Association’s assets.
Monitors cash flow
Prepares on a monthly basis, accurate financial and management accounts, quarterly account, financial statements and draft annual accounts/reports in preparation for audit
Updates the fixed asset registers to ensure they are accurate in order to establish reliable asset valuation
Reviews accounting systems, processes and procedures to monitor effectiveness, improve security and facilitate accurate maintenance of financial records.
Ensures compliance with financial and accounting regulations, operational policies and procedures or other statutory requirements across the BAA.
Identifies, analyses and recommends optimal strategies to mitigate potential risk events and ensure that the relevant control measures are put in place.
Assists in the management of general office administration and activities including but not limited to managing contract cleaning service provider, inventory/ stock management, communication with landlord, utilities management and payment, stationary and restroom supplies and maintenance of office equipment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification.
Membership of a professional body, e. g Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, (CIMA) will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant post qualification experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience of sports finance and/or sports industry in Botswana would be an added advantage.
Competencies
Communication skills
Financial management and analysis
Quantitative skills
Report writing
Monitoring and reporting
Knowledge of tax law
Negotiation and Advocacy
Planning and organizing
Managing information
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Download and complete the BNSC Employment Application Form from the BNSC Website: www.bnsc.co.bw, then attach Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Certificates and send to recruitments@bnsc.co.bw on or before 24th October 2023 for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer (BAA).
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
TAKE THE LEAD IN SHAPING BOTSWANA’S ATHLETICS FUTURE!
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