Title:  Financial Manager

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Location: Gaborone
Function: Finance

Type of Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Reporting:
   • Prepare, review, and present financial statements, including the Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
   • Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
   • Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and period-end closings, including variance analysis (YTD and ITM).
2. Financial Planning and Forecasting:
   • Develop financial forecasts based on historical data, run rates, and key drivers.
   • Engage with budget owners to validate plans and gather inputs for Rest-of-Year (RoY) outlooks.• Perform comparative analyses between new forecasts and previous submissions, identifying key changes.
   • Provide recommendations for achieving business targets based on financial insights.
3. Compliance and Financial Controls:
   • Establish and monitor financial controls to ensure efficient resource allocation.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax policies, and corporate financial guidelines.• Maintain a robust control environment to minimize financial risks.
4. Business Partnering:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
   • Communicate business performance updates to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
5. Analytical Insights and Problem Solving:
   • Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
   • Support the business in making sound financial decisions through critical thinking and forecasting.• Address financial problems proactively and recommend solutions.
6. People Management and Team Development:
   • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure delivery of accurate and timely outputs.
   • Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback and support.• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
   • Identify skills gaps and facilitate relevant training and development opportunities.
   • Promote succession planning by identifying and nurturing high-potential talent within the function.

Key Attributes

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in financial controls, monitoring cash flow, and reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems and regulatory compliance.
• Accounting Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in the accounting cycle, accruals, provisions, and how transactions impact the financial statements.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking:
  • Ability to forecast, prioritize, and solve financial challenges effectively.
  • Demonstrated capability to analyze variances and engage business stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Competence in maintaining financial records and adhering to business processes.
• Communication Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay business performance updates clearly. Ability to influence and build trust across different levels of the organization
• Financial Literacy:
  • Awareness of current financial trends, interest rates, and investment opportunities

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