Branch Manager (Francistown branch) wanted at Grant Thornton Botswana

Responsibilities include

Responsible for day to day management of the branch including business development activities and maintaining client relationship; oversees, manage and guide the Francistown team on all operational aspects; ensure timely completion of tasks allocated to team members with high quality of delivery; imparting on the job training to the team members and act as mentor for their growth; to prepare monthly and annual budgets and ensure that the same are met by the team; in-charge of workforce planning for the team; The applicant, if selected, will be reporting to the Partner in charge of the Francistown branch.

Qualification and experience

Candidate should have a professional qualification like BICA/ACCA/CA/CIMA/ICZA or any equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, tax, VAT financial advisory services and/or audit specialization. Knowledge of Caseware, pastel and other accounting softwares will be given weightage. This is a managerial post the candidate should have experience in managing a team.

Competencies candidate must have

Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts, knowledge of Botswana Taxation/VAT, excellent communication skills, good business development skills, people management skills or supervisory skills. Knowledge of audit concepts will surely make you a preferred choice. The candidate must be self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision. Good knowledge of Microsoft products, good analytical skills, communication and presentation skills are also essential for the position.

Behaviour competencies expected from all candidates: excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong drive for success and confidence, work with minimum supervision, team player, ability to work efficiently with time consciousness, people management skills, professional behaviour, appetite to learn, result and deadline-driven, decisive, ability to prioritise, assertive, lateral thinking, problem solving skills, creative and attention to detail.

Application deadline: 13 December 2020

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