Head of Finance – Liberty Life Botswana 736 views

Liberty Life Botswana requires the services of a qualified and experienced candidate in the following position.

Head of Finance

The role reports to the Managing Director.

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• CA with at least five years post qualifying experience in a corporate environment.
• MBA & COP will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ working experience in a financial services organisation (preference will be given to insurance).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a financial management environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing people.
• Working Experience and knowledge of the SAP accounting system.
• Working experience of CaseWare accounting system. Knowledge
• International Financial Reporting Standards.
• MS Office Suite (Specifically Advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
• Professional Business Writing Skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, Local Relevant Tax and VAT regulations. Long term insurance industry, Companies Act, Labour Act and other relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budget preparation process, working capital & monthly financial reporting.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Preparation and presentation of Board packs and Subcommittee Packs.
• Preparation and submission of Annual Financial Statements.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and or align governance and compliance policies for own practice and/or tactical area to identify and manage risk exposure liability related to the area of specialisation.
• To enhance, implement and maintain financial controls processes throughout the business.
• To lead, coach and mentor staff across all business pillars in order to improve organisational capacity and improve business sustainability.
• To review, assess and manage the implementation of effective business processes.
• To establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships with key stakeholders in order to gain buy-in as to the credibility and sustainability of the business.

Competencies

• The ability to interact with customers and key role players in an effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates leadership in a cross functional team context.
• Ability to systematically identify, analyse and resolve existing and anticipated problems through proactive identification of problems, determining their cause and impact and choosing the best alternative to solve the problem.
• Influences others through building and sustaining relationships.
• Understands and applies more complex concepts and methods. Leads and directs people or groups of recognised specialists.

Reporting and Interpretation.

Financial Acumen & analysis (conceptual thinking).

Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Presenting and Communicating Information .

Adhering to Principles and Values – Acting with Integrity. Applying Expertise and Technology – Creating best practice. Planning and Organising, Deciding and Initiating Action.

Leading and Supervising.

Relating and Networking – Building and Maintaining Relationships.

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.