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SADC Development Finance Resource Centre \u2013 Finance and Operations Officer
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SADC Development Finance Resource Centre currently has the following Vacancy:
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\nFinance and Operations Officer Gaborone
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\nWe\u2019re looking for a Finance and Operations Officer with strong financial management capability, but just as importantly, someone who brings the right soft skills to thrive in our environment. You need to be someone who is:
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Proactive and accountable: follows through without being micromanaged;<\/p>\n
Professional communicator: can engage with DFIs and service providers with clarity and diplomacy, especially on collections;<\/p>\n
Discreet and ethical: handles sensitive data responsibly;<\/p>\n
Detail-oriented: delivers accurate reports and clean reconciliations.<\/p>\n
Collaborative but independent: works with various teams with minimal supervision.<\/p>\n
Multitasking-handy: comfortable juggling finance and admin tasks.<\/p>\n
Resilient and focused: results-driven even when managing backlogs or chasing payments.<\/p>\n
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\nRole Responsibilities
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\nFinancial Management and Accounting
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Maintain and update accounting records in Pastel, ensuring accuracy and alignment with standards<\/p>\n
Process all financial transactions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll<\/p>\n
Prepare journal entries, including accruals and adjustments<\/p>\n
Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports<\/p>\n
Support budget development and monitoring<\/p>\n
Assist with audit preparation and documentation<\/p>\n
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\nTreasury and Banking
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Manage banking transactions and prepare reconciliations<\/p>\n
Monitor bank balances and advise on liquidity<\/p>\n
Support cash flow planning and reserve tracking<\/p>\n
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\nMember Contribution Coordination
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Maintain accurate records of member contributions and invoicing history<\/p>\n
Reconcile payments and track overdue balances<\/p>\n
Implement follow-up and debt collection procedures to recover outstanding contributions<\/p>\n
Engage member institutions professionally to resolve payment delays and disputes<\/p>\n
Prepare periodic contribution reports for internal use and governance reporting<\/p>\n
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\nAccounts Payable and Procurement Support
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Validate and process supplier invoices<\/p>\n
Ensure procurement documentation is accurate and compliant<\/p>\n
Support tender and quotation processes in line with policy<\/p>\n
Maintain supplier database and monitor delivery timelines<\/p>\n
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\nTaxation and Compliance
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Submit VAT and other statutory returns<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with tax laws and filing requirements<\/p>\n
Maintain documentation for audit and reporting purposes<\/p>\n
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\nGrants and Donor Financial Reporting
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Support budget tracking and reporting for donor-funded programmes<\/p>\n
Ensure expenditure aligns with approved project budgets<\/p>\n
Assist in compiling financial statements for grant audits<\/p>\n
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\nOperational Support Functions
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Support general office administration and logistics<\/p>\n
Manage stationary and supplies procurement<\/p>\n
Oversee physical records management and archiving<\/p>\n
Coordinate vendor contracts related to cleaning, utilities, insurance and facilities maintenance<\/p>\n
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\nQualifications & Experience
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field<\/p>\n
Mandatory registration with BICA<\/p>\n
Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or in progress.<\/p>\n
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial management or accounting.<\/p>\n
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\nKnowledge & Skills required
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Proficiency in Sage Pastel (Partner) is essential<\/p>\n
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)<\/p>\n
Understanding of IFRS \/ ISAAS \/ taxation and tax regulations<\/p>\n
Familiarity with donor reporting and grant management is an asset<\/p>\n
Strong attention to detail<\/p>\n
Procurement process understanding<\/p>\n
Strong follow-up skills and tactful engagement on collections<\/p>\n
Stakeholder communication and professionalism<\/p>\n
High ethical standards and confidentiality<\/p>\n
Ability to work independently and across teams<\/p>\n
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APPLICATION DETAILS
\nClosing Date: 05 November 2025
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