{"id":2690,"date":"2025-10-10T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/finance-and-administration-officer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T00:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T00:50:28","slug":"finance-and-administration-officer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2690","title":{"rendered":"FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BOTSWANA ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nEXTERNAL ADVERTS<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nWe invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions based in Gaborone.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nReporting 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\u2019s financial statements and transactional activities ensuring efficient, accurate and timely control.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ensures the availability and implementation of appropriate policies, plans, procedures and standards to ensure adherence to best practice corporate governance and financial management principles;<br \/>\nEnsures the availability and implementation of accounting and financial internal controls and procedures to safeguard the Association\u2019s assets.<br \/>\nMonitors cash flow<br \/>\nPrepares on a monthly basis, accurate financial and management accounts, quarterly account, financial statements and draft annual accounts\/reports in preparation for audit<br \/>\nUpdates the fixed asset registers to ensure they are accurate in order to establish reliable asset valuation<br \/>\nReviews accounting systems, processes and procedures to monitor effectiveness, improve security and facilitate accurate maintenance of financial records.<br \/>\nEnsures compliance with financial and accounting regulations, operational policies and procedures or other statutory requirements across the BAA.<br \/>\nIdentifies, analyses and recommends optimal strategies to mitigate potential risk events and ensure that the relevant control measures are put in place.<br \/>\nAssists 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification.<br \/>\nMembership of a professional body, e. g Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, (CIMA) will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nExperience<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Minimum of three (3) years of relevant post qualification experience.<br \/>\nExtensive knowledge and experience of sports finance and\/or sports industry in Botswana would be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nCompetencies<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Communication skills<br \/>\nFinancial management and analysis<br \/>\nQuantitative skills<br \/>\nReport writing<br \/>\nMonitoring and reporting<br \/>\nKnowledge of tax law<br \/>\nNegotiation and Advocacy<br \/>\nPlanning and organizing<br \/>\nManaging information<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nAPPLICATION PROCEDURE<\/p>\n<p>Download and complete the\u00a0BNSC Employment Application Form\u00a0from the BNSC Website:\u00a0www.bnsc.co.bw, then attach Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Certificates and send to\u00a0recruitments@bnsc.co.bw\u00a0on or before\u00a024th October 2023\u00a0for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer (BAA).<\/p>\n<p>ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.<\/p>\n<p>TAKE THE LEAD IN SHAPING BOTSWANA&#8217;S ATHLETICS FUTURE!<\/p>\n<p>undefined<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"BOTSWANA ATHLETICS 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