Kingsway (Secretarial · Accounting · Governance) is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Financial Accountant to join our growing professional services team. The role focuses on preparing and compiling financial statements for a portfolio of clients across various industries. This position is ideal for an accountant who is technically strong, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries, and ensure timely preparation of financial statements. The ideal candidate is an accountant who enjoys working with clients, solving accounting issues, and preparing high-quality financial statements. You should be comfortable communicating with business owners and management teams, gathering financial information, and ensuring financial statements are prepared accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accounting records from source documents through to trial balance.
- Compile annual financial statements for clients in accordance with IFRS and/or IFRS for SMEs and PIEs (Public Interest Entities).
- Prepare working papers and final trial balances to support the compilation of financial statements.
- Perform financial statement compilation engagements in accordance with ISRS 4410.
- Prepare relevant disclosures, schedules, and notes required for compliant financial reporting.
- Liaise directly with clients to obtain financial information, resolve accounting queries, and ensure timely completion of engagements.
- Assist clients with maintaining proper accounting records and financial reporting practices.
- Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and other professionals when required.
- Monitor engagement timelines and manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, engagement procedures, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies for both clients and internal workflows.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and client-focused.
- Technically strong and highly organized.
- Comfortable working directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
- Proficiency in preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and/or IFRS for SMEs and PIEs.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statement preparation.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional approach when dealing with clients and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in preparing financial statements within an accounting firm, audit firm, or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and/or IFRS for SMEs.
- Experience with financial statement compilation engagements will be an advantage.
- Experience using accounting software and financial reporting tools (e.g., Caseware, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar).
- Membership or progress towards a professional qualification such as: BICA (Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants), ACCA, CIMA, Or similar professional accounting body.
How to Apply
Send your CVs to hr@kingsway.co.bw More Information: +267 72 422 447 Closing date: 7th April 2026 Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 30 days, you may consider your application unsuccessful.