Financial Controller – Wentzel Retail Group 1095 views

 

Ours is called Wentzel Retail Group. We are an established multi-site retailer with a network of Supermarkets, Bottle Stores, Restaurants and Property Developments in Botswana. Currently we have opportunities available for the position of Financial Controller.

The duties and responsibilities generally include but are not limited to:

• Managing the accounting and finance departments
• Managing the monthly financial and Board reporting
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and annual reports
• Measuring company performance against external and internal benchmarks
• Managing annual budgets and forecasts
• Ensuring compliance to statutory law, finance, and tax regulations
• Solving technical accounting issues
• Liaison with banks, insurance companies, external auditors, and tax consultants.
• Identifying areas to improve business efficiencies and reduce costs
• Oversee Financial Systems and external providers of systems management and system upgrades
• Team Management including mentoring and staff development
• Working closely with Executive Leadership team to deliver reports, analysis findings, potential risk areas and forecast opportunities.

Skills & qualification requirements:

• A CA or CPA, with bachelor’s or master’s qualifications in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years’experience in relevant field.
• Excellent organization and administration skills
• Excellent reporting skills
• intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
• Ability to motivate, train and lead teams
• Skills to work under pressure and multi-tasking ability.

Salary guide:

• P240,000 per annum with benefits commensurate with skills & experience.

Progression

• CFO, Head of Finance, Finance Director