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A senior leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring robust financial control, strengthening stewardship of assets, and supporting the company’s long-term growth and profitability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business goals and market conditions.
- Provide forward-looking financial insights and modeling to guide decision-making at executive and board levels.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance monitoring processes.
- Lead accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and NBFIRA prudential reporting requirements.
- Manage external audits, regulatory submissions, and liaison with statutory bodies (e.g., NBFIRA, BURS).
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls.
- Oversee cash flow planning, investment management, and capital allocation.
- Identify financial risks (liquidity, credit, market) and implement mitigation frameworks.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor cost performance.
- Direct, mentor, and develop the finance team.
- Support the CEO and executive management in presenting financial performance to the Board of Directors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA / CIMA / CPA or equivalent professional qualifications strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8 – 12+ years’ experience in finance leadership roles – ideally within the insurance, financial services, or banking sectors.
- Proven track record in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic leadership at a senior level.
- Hands-on experience with regulatory bodies and financial institutions.
- Expert knowledge of financial accounting standards (IFRS), insurance accounting (e.g., premium recognition, reserves), and risk frameworks.
- Strong competence in financial systems (ERP software, reporting tools).
- Familiarity with Botswana’s regulatory frameworks: NBFIRA regulations, Companies Act, tax legislation.
How to Apply
Submit your detailed CV, cover letter, and references, addressed to The Chief Executive Officer (for the Head of Finance role) or The Head of Governance, Risk & Strategy (for the Compliance Officer role), via email to compliance@westsure.co.bw. Please quote the job title in the subject line. Closing Date: 23 January 2026.