COUNTRY FINANCIAL MANAGER – BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

COUNTRY FINANCIAL MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Franchise Executive and Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for

• Managing and monitoring the group Financial, Asset Management, Risk, ICT, Insurance and Corporate governance policies and procedures;
• Managing and monitoring the group’s cash resources and expense control initiatives;
• Monitoring and analysis of financial performance of all dealerships within Country with daily and weekly operational, and monthly reporting to the Franchise Executive and Chief Financial Officer,
• Ensure that internal controls and accounting principles are adhered to at all times;
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure clean audit reports for the company through CCRs (Cross Company Reviews) (ICQs, Ledger reviews)
• Ensure preparation and presentation of annual audit packs and Annual Financial Statements according to deadline requirements;
• Implementation of group strategic intent in alignment with shareholder, OEM Principals and Country specific stakeholder requirements. Manage and coordinate the budget and planning process;
• Negotiating banking facilities and requirements with bankers;
• Negotiating annual insurance renewals;
• Ensuring compliance with all local legislation and liaise with attorneys;
• Management of outsourced F&l Business consultant relationship aligned with Group F&l Executive directives and national regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Managing the ICT environment to ensure optimal user functionality and access to networked systems;
• Ensuring statutory compliance, optimal board performance and liaison with Company Secretaries;
• Initiating, conducting and monitoring ongoing business/performance improvement/operational excellence projects and interventions;
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to create value as a business partner to the Franchise Executive and Chief Financial Officer.
• Assisting the Country Manager with day to day business and financial operations;
• Manage customer relationships and customer service by building and maintaining strong key customer relationships at all levels;
• Manage and develop performance and talent of the finance staff in line with company’s Integrated Employee Value philosophy, coach and mentor employees with the aim of transferring knowledge and developing people.

 

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of the International Accounting Standards and IFRS;
• Working knowledge of ICT system development and management
• Must be conversant with all relevant Botswana legislation, Citizen Empowerment initiatives, and corporate governance requirements; and
• Extensive knowledge of the Motor Industry

 

Skills

• Advanced computer skills;
• Planning, organizing and controlling skills;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Exceptional time management skills;
• Attention to detail and analytical skills;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills; and
• Collaborative approach.
• Process and Systems orientation

 

 

Personal attributes

• Ability to interact with senior officials in Government, parastatals and large corporates;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Assertive and persuasive;
• Focus on analyzing and solving problems;
• Readiness to make and own decisions;
• Perseverance, and
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and vision in managing staff groups.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow member of BICA (FCA)
• Post graduate management I business leadership qualification
• Proven track record at management and board level.