OTHATA NKHII
Accountant
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at the Institute of Health Sciences, excelling in budget planning and revenue forecasting. Proven track record in enhancing fiscal management and compliance, while fostering stakeholder engagement. Adept at streamlining operations and implementing cost reduction strategies, driving significant improvements in financial performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Accounts Officer
Institute of Health Sciences (IHS)
Gaborone
02.2025 - Current
Principal Accounts Officer
Shakawe Senior Secondary
Shakawe
01.2010 - 02.2025
- Oversee the school's financial operations to ensure compliance with governing body policies and directives.
- Deliver strategic financial policy advice, promoting robust fiscal management for stakeholders.
- Craft annual budget estimates in collaboration with school management to meet departmental financial needs.
- Monitor fiscal performance, presenting monthly financial reports to school management and regional offices.
- Administer payroll operations, including remuneration for temporary staff and managing non-teaching staff welfare.
- Facilitate regional handover processes for smooth transitions and effective organizational communication.
- Direct accounting operations, providing expert support and guidance to team members.
- Examine and authorize invoices, guaranteeing precise and prompt fulfillment of the school's financial commitments.
- Streamlined financial operations through prompt payment processing, diligent fund remittance, and meticulous record-keeping.
- Enhanced revenue collection and debt recovery by issuing regular payment reminders and preparing Casualty Returns.
- Fostered fiscal responsibility by implementing cost-saving strategies and aligning spending with school priorities.
- Delivered accurate monthly vote ledger balances and comprehensive financial reports to the Regional Office.
- Collaborated with procurement officers to ensure a consistent supply of goods and services, supporting school operations.
- Ensured timely collection and remittance of school revenue, upholding precise financial documentation.
- Develop and implement the annual manpower plan aligned with the School Establishment Register, ensuring all vacancies are promptly filled in collaboration with the School Head.
- Liaise with Procurement Officers to guarantee the seamless procurement and delivery of goods to the school.
- Oversee the collection of school revenue and ensure consistent remittance to the Revenue Office.
- Manage the preparation and processing of school payments, including supplier invoices and employee terminal benefits.
Senior Bu
Maraka Junior Secondary School
Lotlhakane-Kanye
01.2008 - 12.2009
Bursar
Mosetlha Junior Secondary School
Bobonong
11.2005 - 12.2007
Education
Level 7 Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
EDUBEX/ OTHM
United Kingdom10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Accounting And Finance
Sheffield City, London12-2022
AAT LEVEL 4 (TECHNICIAN) - Accounting
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana12-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Plant Mechanics
Madirelo Trade And Testing Centre
Gaborone, BotswanaSome College (No Degree) - Microsoft Office
Automotive Trade Technical College
Gaborone, BotswanaSkills
- Financial reporting
- Revenue forecasting
- Budget planning
- Payment processing
- Audit preparation
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Invoice management
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Cash flow management
- Documentation management
- Decision-making support
- Risk management
- Account reconciliation
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project financial oversight
- Transaction auditing
- Payroll administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting principles
- Team collaboration
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project management
- Compliance adherence
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounts payable
- Funds reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Accounts receivable
- Revenue recognition
References
- Ms Gaborekwe Tlou, Shakawe Senior Secondary School, +267 6875522, shakawesss@gmail.com
- Dr Tapiwa Gande, Botswana Accountancy College, +267 395 3062, tapiwag@bac.ac.bw
- Overseer Mokiya Mokiya, The Old Apostolic Church Ngami Overseership, +267 72631139 / 73906252, mokiya1976@gmail.com
- Christopher, Institute of Health Sciences-Gaborone, +26772400137/ 3180468, ramogaladic@gmail.com
Languages
- Setswana
- English
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Principal Accounts Officer
Institute of Health Sciences (IHS)
02.2025 - Current
Principal Accounts Officer
Shakawe Senior Secondary
01.2010 - 02.2025
Senior Bu
Maraka Junior Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2009
Bursar
Mosetlha Junior Secondary School
11.2005 - 12.2007
Level 7 Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
EDUBEX/ OTHM
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Accounting And Finance
AAT LEVEL 4 (TECHNICIAN) - Accounting
Botswana Accountancy College
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Plant Mechanics
Madirelo Trade And Testing Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Office
Automotive Trade Technical College
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