Accountant

Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following vacancies:

Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Main Purpose of the job

Responsible for planning, organising and implementation of financial management, accounting systems and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with the Authority’s statutory requirements and in compliance with international accounting standards and international financial reporting standards.

Key responsibilities

1. Implementation and maintenance of accounting records and procedures as well as ensure that financial transactions are undertaken in accordance with financial policies, procedures and controls.
2. Coordinate the budget forecasting, preparation, reporting, control and monitoring.
3. Responsible for managing the payables, payroll, treasury and cash management, fixed assets and receivables functions, the provision of required accounting services including general accounting and credit control, and the provision of appropriate systems support
4. Prepare accounting and financial statements and reports, as well as monthly and quarterly management accounts 
5. Coordinate work of internal/external audits and implement agreed upon audit recommendations.
6. Contribute to the identification of risks, implementation of mitigation measures and updating of Risk Register for the Finance department
7. Prepare work plan, schedule work, allocate and delegate tasks; supervise the work of subordinates and appraise their performance.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Degree in Accounting, Finance or any accounting related field from a recognised institution
2. At least five (5) years’ experience post-qualification, including two (2) years supervisory experience
3. Professional accounting Part-qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CA) and BICA membership is required
4. Knowledge of IAS, IFRS/IPSAS, taxation, internal controls, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial accounting systems, payroll administration, treasury management, and budgeting.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit;

Applications, CV, certified copies of their academic qualifications.

The names of and contact details of two referees (2) who know you in a capacity to comment on your suitability for the position applied for. One of the referees should be either your current or previous employer.

Preference will be given to qualifying citizen applicants. Further, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.

All applications referencing the positions applied for should be sent to the following email address:

recruitment@nbfira.org.bw

Closing date of applications is on April 17, 2025 at latest by 17:00hrs.