Overview
Finance Manager Botswana Jobs in Gaborone, Botswana at The HEINEKEN Company
Title: Finance Manager Botswana
Company: The HEINEKEN Company
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Role Purpose
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong technical and analytical skills to oversee financial planning, reporting, and control functions. The Finance Manager will act as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making through financial insights and fostering accountability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Prepare, review, and present financial statements, including the Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
- Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
- Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and period-end closings, including variance analysis (YTD and ITM).
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
- Develop financial forecasts based on historical data, run rates, and key drivers.
- Engage with budget owners to validate plans and gather inputs for Rest-of-Year (RoY) outlooks.
- Perform comparative analyses between new forecasts and previous submissions, identifying key changes.
- Provide recommendations for achieving business targets based on financial insights.
Compliance and Financial Controls:
- Establish and monitor financial controls to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax policies, and corporate financial guidelines.
- Maintain a robust control environment to minimize financial risks.
Business Partnering:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Communicate business performance updates to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Insights and Problem Solving:
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Support the business in making sound financial decisions through critical thinking and forecasting.
- Address financial problems proactively and recommend solutions.
People Management and Team Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure delivery of accurate and timely outputs.
- Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback and support.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Identify skills gaps and facilitate relevant training and development opportunities.
- Promote succession planning by identifying and nurturing high-potential talent within the function.
Minimum Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is a strong advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial management or senior accounting role.
- Strong track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience within Sales and Distribution/Logistics within FMCG would be advantageous
