Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: HCZ 1/11 CLLR
The High Commission of the Republic of Botswana in Lusaka invites applications for the position of Accounts Clerk to be deployed at the Chancery.
NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2021
Accounts Clerk

Qualifications and Experience
• Applicant must possess Diploma in Accounting & Finance;
• Minimum 5 years' experience of continuous service in a comparable employment,
• Knowledge of basic book-keeping procedure;
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel & Accounting Software,
• Familiarity with Finance Regulations.

Main purpose of the job/Duties
The job expectations for eligible candidates are as follows:
• Prepares monthly accounts for submission to Head Quarters by 10 of every month
• Prepares payment vouchers for Mission invoices and all other payments
• Ensures that all bills/utilities are paid within five days of receipt
• Maintains up-to-date votes ledger (records payment vouchers in the votes ledger)
• Computes all payments due to the Mission by officers (telephone, internet/data, Imprests, etc.)
• Processes Imprest payments, retirements and maintains Imprest Register
• Prepares all other Registers - Telephone, Goods, Services, Maintenance, Fuel etc
• Processes payment of salaries for all Staff, including Students' allowances,
• Updates cash book monthly
• Prepares the Reconciliation of all Monthly Accounts;
• Performs the Mission's Banking as and when necessary,
• Prepares VAT claims for the Diplomatic Staff;
• Submits for approval Monthly Salaries, including calculations of overtime and other benefits;
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Office

Competencies/Skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity and Trust
• Planning and Organising
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Ethics and Values
• Customer Focus
• Computer literacy

Salary- ZMW60, 678.96 - ZMW74, 274,96 per annum
Leave - Two days for every month of actual service
Benefits - Medical Insurance cover

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should quote the reference number of the vacancy notice, provide a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, at least two references, address and deliver their applications in a sealed envelope to:
The High Commissioner
Botswana High Commission
5201 Pandit Nehru Road
Lusaka, Zambia
Applications that do not meet the prescribed criteria will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 21st May 2021
For further information, please contact the First Secretary (Administration) on +260 211 250 555.

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