COST ACCOUNTANT – AIR BOTSWANA

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to Finance Manager, the candidate will be responsible for analysing data obtained through evaluation of budgets and expenditure to determine costs per business activity and provide costing information for decision making; ensure accurate management and reporting of fixed assets.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and implements cost containment measures and projects for the Section
• Keeps abreast with latest developments accounting standards and recommends initiatives that lead to process improvement by applying acquired knowledge, skills and best practice.
• Recommends resource requirements for the team to the Sectional Head and deploys allocated resources efficiently, taking into account identified needs and priorities
• Coordinates the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for all departments and consolidates for the Airline
• Prepares monthly cost reports and analyses variances for review with respective departments and recommends cost saving initiatives

• Prepares timely Management Information Reports (MIR), route profitability report and break-even analysis for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Checks and in-puts aggregated performance data and prepares standard monthly reports and statistics on financial and commercial performance
• Maintains and monitors the capital expenditure budget

Minimum Education required

• AAT or Accounting Degree qualification plus fully qualified ACCA, CA or CIMA Minimum Experience required

• Five (5) years post AAT/Accounting degree of which two (2) should have been in a similar position.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the expertise to take on any of these exciting opportunities, please submit: a detailed CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience to the Director. Human Resources, Air Botswana at: recruitment@airbotswana.co.bw

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSITIONS: AUGUST 24TH, 2018

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED