CHIEF ACCOUNTANT - BOTSWANA

The Chief Accountant is the head of the Finance function in Botswana and the principal financial adviser to the Country Managing Director and Regional/Group Finance. REPORTING TO : COUNTRY MANAGING DIRECTOR PURPOSES OF THE POSITION The Chief Accountant is the head of the Finance function in Botswana and the principal financial adviser to the Country Managing Director and Regional/Group Finance. The role is responsible for safeguarding the Company's financial resources, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, optimizing cash flow, supporting commercial decision-making and leading the finance team. The position acts as the custodian of financial governance and partners with Operations, Commercial, HR and Procurement to improve profitability and sustainable growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Strategic Finance and Business Partnering Advise the Country Managing Director on financial strategy and business performanceSupport contract negotiations, pricing, tenders and commercial decisionsPresent monthly financial performance and recommendations to regional management and Group FinanceLead profitability improvement initiatives 2. Financial Reporting and Accounting Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with both local and group reporting standardsEnsure timely submission of all reports as requested to the regional management on agreed timelinesProvide structured financial commentary on the monthly results clearly detailing variances and giving strategic implicationsTranslate financial data into actionable business insights for the managementMaintain the integrity of the management accounts of the company 3. Project and Margin Management Oversee project accounting including WIP management and cost allocation accuracyConduct detailed margin analysis per project codeIdentify margin leakage risks and propose corrective measures to ensure we improve the margins at all timesEvaluate the financial impact on any variations, contract amendments and pricing adjustmentsSupport in preparation of quotations to clients and preparation of a business case for each RFQ 4. Budgeting and Forecasting Coordinate creation of annual budgeting and rolling forecasts Lead the preparation of medium-term financial planning and support the Country Managing Director in achieving the Company’s strategic objectivesPartner with Operations to analyse material budget and forecast variances and recommend corrective actions 5. Cash Flow, Treasury and Risk Monitoring Prepare and maintain detailed weekly cash flow forecastsMonitor receivables exposure and liquidity risksIdentify financial risk exposures and recommend mitigation measuresOptimize working capital through effective management of receivables, payables and inventoryManage and strengthen banking relationshipsLead negotiations for banking facilities, guarantees, trade finance instruments and other financial products required by the Company. 6. Internal Controls, Compliance and Governance Strengthen internal control systems across projects, inventory, fuel and on site operationsLead audit coordination (internal and external)Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with Camusat Group StandardsFoster a culture of accountability and transparency 7. Tax, Statutory and Compliance Oversee preparation and submission of tax declarations including VAT, corporate income tax and applicable local taxesEnsure statutory deadlines are met and establish a relationship with the tax authoritiesCoordinate tax audits and take all measures necessary to protect the position of the companyMaintain compliance with all statutory bodies and regulationsDevelop and implement tax planning initiatives that optimize the Company’s tax position while ensuring full compliance with Botswana tax legislation 8. Inventory and Procurement Oversight Provide financial governance and compliance oversight over procurement activitiesOversee inventory management and periodic inventory stock counts to ensure accurate recordsProvide financial oversight over procurement controlsEnsure best procurement practices and optimization to protect the company 9. Team Leadership & Capability Development Supervise and mentor finance team membersEnsure timely month-end and year-end closures as per the agreed timelinesDevelop succession and capacity building plans within the finance departmentPromote analytical/critical thinking and business partnering within the finance departmentDevelop finance and procurement KPIs and monitor the performance 10. External Stakeholder Management Maintain effective relationships with BURS, external auditors, banks, insurers and all regulatory authoritiesRepresent the Company in financial and statutory mattersCoordinate responses to regulatory reviews and financial due diligence exercisesSupport the Country Managing Director in engagements with key financial stakeholders REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent field is preferredBachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business AdministrationCPA/ACCA qualificationMinimum 8 years progressive finance experience including at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership roleExperience in project-based, telecom, infrastructure, or engineering environment preferableProven experience in financial modelling and performance analysisExposure to multi-currency and multi-site operations KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Strategic financial analysis capabilityStrong project and margin control skillsAdvanced budgeting and forecasting proficiencyOperational business partnering abilityRisk identification and mitigationStrong leader and stakeholder communication skillsHigh integrity and governance orientation

• Advise the Country Managing Director on financial strategy and business performance • Support contract negotiations, pricing, tenders and commercial decisions • Present monthly financial performance and recommendations to regional management and Group Finance • Lead profitability improvement initiatives • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with both local and group reporting standards • Ensure timely submission of all reports as requested to the regional management on agreed timelines • Provide structured financial commentary on the monthly results clearly detailing variances and giving strategic implications • Translate financial data into actionable business insights for the management • Maintain the integrity of the management accounts of the company • Oversee project accounting including WIP management and cost allocation accuracy • Conduct detailed margin analysis per project code • Identify margin leakage risks and propose corrective measures to ensure we improve the margins at all times • Evaluate the financial impact on any variations, contract amendments and pricing adjustments • Support in preparation of quotations to clients and preparation of a business case for each RFQ • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or equivalent field is preferred