About the job
Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong technical and analytical skills to oversee financial planning, reporting, and control functions. The Finance Manager will act as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making through financial insights and fostering accountability across the organization.

Job Summary

Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Finance
Closing Date: 2026-06-17

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting:
Prepare, review, and present financial statements, including the Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and period-end closings, including variance analysis (YTD and ITM).
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
Develop financial forecasts based on historical data, run rates, and key drivers.
Engage with budget owners to validate plans and gather inputs for Rest-of-Year (RoY) outlooks.
Perform comparative analyses between new forecasts and previous submissions, identifying key changes.
Provide recommendations for achieving business targets based on financial insights.
Compliance and Financial Controls:
Establish and monitor financial controls to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax policies, and corporate financial guidelines.
Maintain a robust control environment to minimize financial risks.
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Communicate business performance updates to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Insights and Problem Solving:
Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Support the business in making sound financial decisions through critical thinking and forecasting.
Address financial problems proactively and recommend solutions.
People Management and Team Development:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure delivery of accurate and timely outputs.
Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback and support.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Identify skills gaps and facilitate relevant training and development opportunities.
Promote succession planning by identifying and nurturing high-potential talent within the function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is a strong advantage.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial management or senior accounting role.
Strong track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Experience within Sales and Distribution/Logistics within FMCG would be advantageous