CAPITAL INVESTMENT & PROFITABILITY ACCOUNTANT – BotswanaPost

Career Opportunity

 

BotswanaPost is on a journey to excellence with the aim to build a high performance and people-centered organisation that is fit-to-serve and fit-to-grow. The organisation invites suitably qualified, innovative, results-orientated, and self-driven individuals to apply for the positions described below and join a team of professionals to drive service excellence:

 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT & PROFITABILITY ACCOUNTANT (HEAD OFFICE)- BPS 33/2/2 Vol.1 (80)

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Responsible for the production of detailed capital investment appraisal for projects and major purchases, product profitability analysis as well as facilitate and oversee the processing of capital expenditure transactions.

The position reports to Financial Controller

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

* Provide the business with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

* To produce detailed Capital Investment Appraisals for proposed major purchases and Capital Projects in conjunction with the relevant functions to maximise returns.

* Analyzing changes in product design or services provided to determine effects on cost and margins.

* To produce monthly detailed Project Management Reports for current Capital Projects.

* To undertake reconciliation work of capital projects in order to satisfy the requirements of the various Funding sources.

* Preparation and processing of claims to external organisations to secure Funding for the projects within the Capital Plan.

* Provide assistance to manage all ad hoc projects and assist management on all accounting activities.

* Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

* Measure stakeholder satisfaction performance against agreed quality standards and recommend necessary action.

* Implement mitigation initiatives as per the risk register to ensure minimal disruption to ensure business continuity.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management OR CIMA, ACCA, BICA.

BICA Membership.

 

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience in accounting/finance in a business-related environment.

* Working knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, capital investment appraisals, business cases, financial accounting, and budgeting.

* Competent in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Cost Perform systems will be an added advantage.

* Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

* Good team working skills

* Communication & Interpersonal skills

* Analytical and numerical skills

* Decision making skills

* Organisational skills

 

BENEFITS:

BotswanaPost offers attractive salaries and benefit packages that are commensurate with qualifications and experience.