WUC Financial Accountant

Closing Date

25 September 2025

Vacancy: Financial Accountant x1

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the above-mentioned position based at Head Office.

Position Purpose

The role manages the financial resources of the general accounting, accounts receivable, cash & banking, payroll, and accounts payable functions and ensures the overall accuracy of WUC’s financial books and records.

This role is responsible for the timely completion of financial statements and management reports that accurately reflect WUC’s financial position and the results of its operations in accordance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. 

The Financial Accountant acts as the primary respondent on any technical accounting issues that may arise within the organization.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for the external auditors and departments relating to accounting matters and management comments.

Position Key Responsibilities

• Internal Financial Control 
• General Accounting 
• Cost Accounting/Pricing 
• External Financial Reporting 
• Financial Performance Analysis 
• Financial Risk Management
• Financial Management Tools 
• People Management & Functional Effectiveness
• Identifies team members for succession pipeline and career progression 
• Functional Unit Financial Management 
• Compliance & Governance 
• Culture 

Position Outcomes & Measures

• Effective transaction processing (Variance to expense budget) 
• Efficient financial management (cost per GL entry/transaction)
• Efficient time to complete month-end processes 
• Minimised deviation to financial systems and controls 
• Master Data accuracy & reliable finance information management 
• Enabling finance technology 
• Timeous delivery of accurate Financial Reports 

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance Accounting or AAT 
• Professional Qualification: CIMA, ACCA, BICA, CPA or CFA
• Member of BICA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA

Experience:

• 7 years technical finance experience, with progressively increasing responsibility 
• Three years of technical experience in a large organisation.
• 5 years supervisoryexperience

Technical Competencies

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 30 working days per annum

5 years Fixed Term Contract

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

75% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Additional Information

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded together with Curriculum Vitae (C.V).

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.