Okavango District Council Vacancy: Temporary Accounts Officer – Ipelegeng
Location: Gumare, Botswana
Closing Date: 23 April 2025
Vacancy Circular No.: 14 of 2025
The Okavango District Council invites applications from suitably qualified Botswana citizens for the position of Temporary Accounts Officer – Ipelegeng, tenable in Gumare. This is a 24-month fixed-term position offering a stable opportunity in the public service financial sector.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Temporary Accounts Officer – Ipelegeng
- Duration: 24 months
- Salary Scale: C4 (P104,444 – P123,420 per annum)
Minimum Requirements:
–Qualification: Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies or any related field
–Professional Registration: Must be registered with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Receive cash payments for services provided by the Council
-Prepare bills and dispatch to customers
-Process applications for imprests and advances and submit for verification
-Prepare bank deposits by compiling data, verifying receipts, and balancing with cashiers
-Send cash or cheques to the bank
-Perform any other finance-related tasks as assigned by management
Core Competencies Required:
- Decision-making and initiative
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ethics, integrity, and adherence to public service values
- Technical competence in accounting practices
- Organizational and planning skills
- Analytical thinking
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to follow procedures accurately