{"id":2965,"date":"2025-11-11T14:02:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/finance-assistant-general\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T00:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T00:49:07","slug":"finance-assistant-general","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2965","title":{"rendered":"FINANCE ASSISTANT GENERAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BIDPA House<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n134 Gaborone International Finance ParkPrivate Bag BR-29Gaborone, BotswanaTel: + (267) 397 17 50Fax: + (267) 397 17 48Website: www.bidpa.bw<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJOIN OUR TEAM<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThe Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) was established in 1995 as a Trust through a Presidential Directive. BIDPA focuses mainly on Research, Policy Analysis, Capacity building in policy analysis and provision of consultancy services to a wide array of stakeholders. The focus of BIDPA work is informed by the Institute\u2019s mandate as defined in the deed of trust that formed the institution.<br \/>\nFull details about the Institute are found at its website: http:\/\/www.bidpa.bw<br \/>\nBIDPA seeks to recruit qualified and self-driven Botswana nationals for the following positions tenable in Gaborone:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0FINANCE ASSISTANT GENERAL<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJob Summary<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThe position is responsible for carrying out the daily accounting routines and processing of accounting documentation in accordance with regulations and standard accounting practices to ensure the accurate accounting for all financial transactions.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nDuties and Responsibilities<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Data Entry and Record Keeping- Capturing financial data into ACCPAC accounting software, maintain accurate records, and filing physically &amp; electronically.<\/p>\n<p>Invoice Processing- Process invoices, track payments, and ensure timely and accurate accounting for accounts payable and receivable.<\/p>\n<p>Reconciliations- Monthly reconciliations of bank statements, general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Report Preparation- Assist in monthly preparation of financial reports and financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>Budgeting and Forecasting- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Payroll Processing- Ensure accurate timely payroll processing<\/p>\n<p>Compliance- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax and PPRA<\/p>\n<p>Audit Support- Preparation of audit schedules for both internal and external audits.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance- Handle covers for both Assets and Staff<\/p>\n<p>Stock Records- Carry out stock counts and produce reports<\/p>\n<p>Fixed Asset Register\u2013 Maintain the Fixed Asset register<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration\u2013 Work closely with the finance team members to ensure smooth financial processes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications and experience:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.<\/p>\n<p>AAT (or part ACCA\/ CIMA)<\/p>\n<p>Five (5) years\u2019 experience in an automated accounting environment.<\/p>\n<p>BICA Membership<\/p>\n<p>Proficiency with Accounting System: AACPAC software or digital accounting environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nCompetencies:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Organizational and Time Management Skills; Accuracy and Attention to Detail; Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Customer orientation and confidentiality.<\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nHow to Apply:<br \/>\nInterested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n<p>A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/p>\n<p>Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Contacts of three (3) referees<\/p>\n<p>Cover letter<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be addressed to:<br \/>\nThe Executive Director<br \/>\nBotswana Institute For Development Policy analysis (BIDPA)<br \/>\nPrivate Bag BR 29, Gaborone, Botswana email: recruitment@bidpa.bw<\/p>\n<p>CLOSING DATE: 28 NOVEMBER 2025<\/p>\n<p>Visit us;<br \/>\nwww.bidpa.bw<br \/>\ninfo@bidpa.bw<br \/>\nBIDPABotswana<br \/>\nBotsThinkTank<br \/>\nbidpabotswana<\/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":"BIDPA","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[182],"job-types":[34],"class_list":{"0":"post-2965","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-gaborone","7":"job-type-contract"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2965"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2965"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}