Andersen is a leading accounting, company secretarial, tax, and financial services firm based in Botswana. We specialise in providing comprehensive financial solutions to a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. We are committed to delivering accurate, efficient, and reliable services built on a foundation of excellence, transparency, and stewardship. This role sits within Andersen’s Client Accounting Services (CAS) division, responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory support to our clients.
At Andersen, we align with Andersen Global’s values to ensure our team and clients benefit from a world-class experience: Best-In-Class | Stewardship | Independence | Seamless | Transparency.
The Client Accounting Services Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing client portfolios, reviewing work prepared by junior team members, providing expert technical accounting support, and ensuring delivery of high-quality IFRS financial statements. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong IFRS and Botswana tax knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex client engagements independently. This is not a training role – we are seeking someone ready to lead and elevate our Client Accounting Section – Gaborone.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare clients’ IFRS-compliant financial statements from client information.
- Point of contact for a portfolio of accounting, company secretarial and tax clients.
- Provide proactive accounting advisory services, including tax planning and process improvements.
- Review junior accountants’ work and ensure compliance with BICA Quality Management Standards.
- Drive adoption of CaseWare/DraftWorx and digital accounting tools across the office.
- Oversee client corporate tax filings.
- Lead client meetings to discuss financial performance and compliance matters.
- Monitor key internal KPIs such as turnaround times, workflow efficiency, and client satisfaction.
- Support the development and implementation of firm-wide CAS policies and procedures.
Requirements
- ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
- BICA membership.
- Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong IFRS and Botswana GAAP knowledge.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Proven experience using CaseWare, Draftworx, QuickBooks Online, or similar systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Experience in a professional services/accounting firm environment preferred.