Financial Manager (Palapye, Botswana)

Pillangó Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Botswana seeks an experienced Financial Manager to join their team. This role involves managing the finance function and requires a South African citizen with a relevant degree and significant experience in finance. The position offers a competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth within a focused expat community.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

On-site accommodation assistance

Assistance with work permit and relocation

Opportunities for career growth

A meaningful lifestyle in an expat community

Qualifications

• South African citizen required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full finance function including accounting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and financial standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

financial manager

accounting

budgeting

forecasting

reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with a professional accounting designation

Tools

accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you're an experienced Financial Manager seeking more than city life and corporate culture, escape to Botswana's wide open spaces, and become part of a close-knit South African expat community in Palapye in a new, challenging position.
A large manufacturing company, recognised as a prominent player across Africa, requires a hands-on Financial Manager (South African citizen) to join their team in Palapye. The town is 100km from the South African border, and the gateway to overlanding opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the full finance function including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and financial standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making with accurate financial data.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and risk assessment.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.

Requirements:

• South African citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with a professional accounting designation.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax legislation.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote, rural setting.

What is offered:

• Competitive remuneration package in line with qualification, skills and experience.
• On-site accommodation assistance.
• Assistance with bureaucratic compliance, work permit, relocation etc
• Opportunities for career growth within a well-established company.
• A meaningful lifestyle in a small ex-pat community.

Salaries are negotiable based on each individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. It will be market related for an accounting professional who adhere to the basic requirements for the positions.

Desired Skills:

• financial manager
• accounting
• budgeting
• forecasting
• reporting