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    Accounts Officer Job - Babereki Insurance, Gaborone

    • Date
      December 11, 2024
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    • 18

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    Hiring Company

    Babereki Insurance Brokers

    Job Description

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
    Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Accounts Officer tenable at Babereki Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd Headquarters in Gaborone
    JOB SUMMARY:
    To capture, process, and reconcile accounting transactions and information strictly in accordance with laid down accounting pro- cedures, standards, and accounting schedules and to ensure an accurate and timely record of financial transactions to facilitate the timely preparation of financial statements and reports. The role further involves maintaining financial records, processing invoices and payments
    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Budgeting & Financial Reporting
    • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
    • Provide financial data and analysis for management decision-making Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
    • Financial Operations Management
    • Update the general ledger on a regular basis and ensure its accuracy and completeness Feed accounting data into the pastel system (capturing of receipts invoices and payment). Reconciliation of bank deposits and cash receipts
    • Reconcile discrepancies in accounts
    • Responsible for the cashier office
    • Register all finance transactions accurately for future reference
    • Responsible for office petty cash
    • Financial Reporting
    • Prepare Bank Reconciliations
    • Prepare monthly Direct Debit collection schedules and reconciliation
    • Process Direct debit payables
    • Accurate calculation and payment of commissions and premiums on a timely basis
    • Financial Record-keeping
    • Maintain accurate and up-to date financial records Prepare financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
    • Accounts Payable & Receivable
    • Process and manage invoices payments, and expense claims Track and reconcile bank deposits and payments
    • Ensure timely collection of receivables and payment of payables
    • Compliance & Audits
    • Prepare tax fillings (VAT, income tax, etc) and ensure timely submission.
    • Handle tax-related queries and ensure tax compliance
    • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting principles Assist in internal and external audits
    • Cash Flow Management
    • Prepare monthly reconciliation of the cash account
    • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in bank accounts
    • Prepare of monthly cash account premiums schedule for life. and short-term insurance
    • Monitoring & Compliance
    • Adherence to internal controls and audit recommendations to meet corporate objectives and accounting standards
    • Assist external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit
    • Check verification and exception reports from accounting systems for completeness and accuracy of data and takes corrective action
    • General Perform any other tasks as agreed with by supervisor
    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
    • Degree in Accounting. Finance, business Administration or related
    • BICA Membership at minimum Technician level is a requirement.
    EXPERIENCE:
    • A minimum of 2 (two) years of post-graduate experience in an accounting
    • Knowledge of any accounting system is an added advantage
    BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Budget and Resource Management
    • Integrity
    • Communication
    • Interpersonal Relations Customer focus
    • Time Management
    TECHNICAL:
    • Financial Analysis & Control
    • IFRS/GAAP
    • Budget and forecasting
    • Cash Management
    • Bookkeeping
    • Accounting systems
    The Babereki Insurance Brokers offers an attractive remunerative
    package that includes:
    • Competitive Salary
    • Contributory Pension Scheme (employer pays 12% employee 5%)
    • Leave of 22 days per annum
    • Group Life Cover
    • Optional Funeral Scheme cover Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)
    • Staff Loan Scheme
    Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and ID and at least
    two (2) recent references to
    recruitment@bibrokers.co.bw or hand delivery at Plot 54366,
    Peelo Place, Unit 2A, CBD, Gaborone.
    NB: cover letters should be addressed to.
    The Principal Officer
    PO Box 1708 AAD Poso-House
    Gaborone, Botswana
    CLOSING DATE:11/12/2024 Only shortlisted Candidates will be responded to

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