Assistant Accountant Vacancy 2026 | Gaborone | Accounting | Apply by 12 August 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for an Assistant Accountant vacancy based in Gaborone, Botswana.
The position is suitable for an accounting professional with at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and practical knowledge of Pastel accounting software.
Vacancy Details
| Position | Assistant Accountant |
|---|---|
| Location | Gaborone, Botswana |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Category | Accounting / Finance |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years |
| Closing Date | 12 August 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in an accounting role.
- Knowledge and practical experience using Pastel accounting software.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial administration.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
-Confirm and process payment invoices.
-Maintain accurate creditor records.
-Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
-Maintain accurate financial records.
-Prepare and process journal entries.
-Complete monthly supplier reconciliations.
-Prepare VAT returns.
-Ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time.
-Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
-Record inter-company or inter-affiliate transactions.
-Perform banking activities.
-Conduct regular bank reconciliations.
-Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
-Ensure financial activities comply with relevant regulations and requirements.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills.
- Good knowledge of Pastel.
- Financial reconciliation skills.
- Good Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
- Strong numerical ability.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet financial reporting deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a finance team.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications by email to:
Applicants should ensure their application clearly highlights their:
- Accounting or Finance qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
- Experience using Pastel.
- Experience with supplier reconciliations, VAT, banking and financial reporting.
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 12 August 2026
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana.
- This is a full-time position.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
- Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Knowledge of Pastel accounting software is required.
- Applications should be emailed to hradmin.khomas@iway.na.
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