ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE OFFICER

Job Description

Join our team and make a real difference for wildlife and communities in Botswana.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions
• Process payments, invoices, receipts, journals and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, and budget-versus-actuals reports
• Manage petty cash and banking activities in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring of organisational and project budgets
• Support payroll administration and statutory deductions
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, financial policies, and national laws and regulations
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents and supporting documents
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Monitor expenditure and provide financial advice to programme and management teams
• Support procurement and ensure appropriate financial controls are followed
• Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree or Diploma Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Professional Accounting qualification or relevant membership is an added advantage.
• Current registration with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).
• Practical knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar. Experience with systems will be an added advantage.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and donor-funded projects.
• At least a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an accounting or finance-related role, preferably working with NGOs.
• Knowledge of Botswana’s tax statutory, and financial reporting requirements is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proven 4×4/off-road driving experience in remote and challenging terrain.
• Valid Class B driver’s licence.

How to Apply

Apply by email: sgekgobogobo@save-wildlife.org Address: P O Box 250114, Maun, Botswana Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.