CHIEF ACCOUNTANT - BOTSWANA

REPORTING TO : COUNTRY MANAGING DIRECTOR

PURPOSES OF THE POSITION

The Chief Accountant is the head of the Finance function in Botswana and the principal financial adviser to the Country Managing Director and Regional/Group Finance. The role is responsible for safeguarding the Company's financial resources, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, optimizing cash flow, supporting commercial decision-making and leading the finance team. The position acts as the custodian of financial governance and partners with Operations, Commercial, HR and Procurement to improve profitability and sustainable growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Finance and Business Partnering

• Advise the Country Managing Director on financial strategy and business performance
• Support contract negotiations, pricing, tenders and commercial decisions
• Present monthly financial performance and recommendations to regional management and Group Finance
• Lead profitability improvement initiatives

2. Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with both local and group reporting standards
• Ensure timely submission of all reports as requested to the regional management on agreed timelines
• Provide structured financial commentary on the monthly results clearly detailing variances and giving strategic implications
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights for the management
• Maintain the integrity of the management accounts of the company

3. Project and Margin Management

• Oversee project accounting including WIP management and cost allocation accuracy
• Conduct detailed margin analysis per project code
• Identify margin leakage risks and propose corrective measures to ensure we improve the margins at all times
• Evaluate the financial impact on any variations, contract amendments and pricing adjustments
• Support in preparation of quotations to clients and preparation of a business case for each RFQ

4. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Coordinate creation of annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Lead the preparation of medium-term financial planning and support the Country Managing Director in achieving the Company’s strategic objectives
• Partner with Operations to analyse material budget and forecast variances and recommend corrective actions

5. Cash Flow, Treasury and Risk Monitoring

• Prepare and maintain detailed weekly cash flow forecasts
• Monitor receivables exposure and liquidity risks
• Identify financial risk exposures and recommend mitigation measures
• Optimize working capital through effective management of receivables, payables and inventory
• Manage and strengthen banking relationships
• Lead negotiations for banking facilities, guarantees, trade finance instruments and other financial products required by the Company.

6. Internal Controls, Compliance and Governance

• Strengthen internal control systems across projects, inventory, fuel and on site operations
• Lead audit coordination (internal and external)
• Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with Camusat Group Standards
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency

7. Tax, Statutory and Compliance

• Oversee preparation and submission of tax declarations including VAT, corporate income tax and applicable local taxes
• Ensure statutory deadlines are met and establish a relationship with the tax authorities
• Coordinate tax audits and take all measures necessary to protect the position of the company
• Maintain compliance with all statutory bodies and regulations
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives that optimize the Company’s tax position while ensuring full compliance with Botswana tax legislation

8. Inventory and Procurement Oversight

• Provide financial governance and compliance oversight over procurement activities
• Oversee inventory management and periodic inventory stock counts to ensure accurate records
• Provide financial oversight over procurement controls
• Ensure best procurement practices and optimization to protect the company

9. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Supervise and mentor finance team members
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closures as per the agreed timelines
• Develop succession and capacity building plans within the finance department
• Promote analytical/critical thinking and business partnering within the finance department
• Develop finance and procurement KPIs and monitor the performance

10. External Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relationships with BURS, external auditors, banks, insurers and all regulatory authorities
• Represent the Company in financial and statutory matters
• Coordinate responses to regulatory reviews and financial due diligence exercises
• Support the Country Managing Director in engagements with key financial stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent field is preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• CPA/ACCA qualification
• Minimum 8 years progressive finance experience including at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role
• Experience in project-based, telecom, infrastructure, or engineering environment preferable
• Proven experience in financial modelling and performance analysis
• Exposure to multi-currency and multi-site operations

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strategic financial analysis capability
• Strong project and margin control skills
• Advanced budgeting and forecasting proficiency
• Operational business partnering ability
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Strong leader and stakeholder communication skills
• High integrity and governance orientation