FINANCE MANAGER – STATISTICS BOTSWANA

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the provision of cost effective accounting and financial management services for Statistics Botswana
• Maintain an intergrated system of procedures and controls to ensure timely delivery of relevant financial information which is complete and accurate
• Create a proper work environment for the team and manage resources for achieving its goals

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in the preparation of Statistics Botswana’s operating plans and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets
• Develop, review and ensure implementation of the relevant policy and strategy for the conduct of the division’s mandate
• Participate in the preparation of Statistics Botswana’s operating plans and budgets
• Align the division’s operations with the overall mission, vision and values of Statistics Botswana
• Ensure provision of service in line with service legal agreements
• Oversee the developments, review and implementation of cost effective and value driven systems, rules, regulations, standards, procedures, guidelines and instruments that are relevant for the conduct of the division’s work; and ensure that the division’s staff are informed and trained to use them

• Participate in any other Board Committees, internal cross-functional and/or reference committees within and outside the organisation as required
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by Director, the Statistician General
• Coordinate the preparation of Statistics Botswana’s annual consolidated budget (Capital and recurrent) and present to Director for review and subsequent submission to the Statistician General for vetting and to Government for approval
• Monitor consolidated expenditures with budgets, undertake budget variance analysis, and investigate budget variances with the departments

Qualifications:

• A professional qualification e.g ACCA/CIMA or equivalent Degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognised institution or any other related field

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of progessive work experience in Financial Management of which 3 years should be at a managerial position

Required Competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of national statistics office operations and processes
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and management principles, processes and guidelines
• Knowledge of financial accounting packages, principles, procedures, rules and regulations
• Computer literate. Experience with systems and applications relevant to the specific work area

Other Competencies:

• Team building, leadership and motivation
• People management and interpersonal skills
• Planning, organising, budgeting and resource management
• Results oriented and performance driven
• Service oriented and client focus
• Creativity, innovation, flexibility and analytical thinking
• Communication, influence, impact and relationship building
• Decisiveness and assertiveness

Remuneration:

• Statistics Botswana offers an attractive and competitive package

Prospective candidates meeting the above requirements should quote the reference number of the position (REF NO1/2018) and submit applications together with comprehensive CV, certified copies of certificates, ID and names and addresses of two referees to:

Statistician General

Statistics Botswana

Private Bag 0024

Gaborone

Or hand deliver to:

Statistics Botswana

Finance House

Khama Crescent

Plot 8843

Corporate Services – 4th Floor Gaborone

Closing date: 8 February 2018