WUC Senior Financial Controller Business: Centre Support 1

Closing Date

Closing Date

08 June 2025

Vacancy -Senior Financial Controller Business: Centre Support X1

Vacancy -Senior Financial Controller Business: Centre Support 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

Position Purpose

Position Purpose

The role oversees the effective execution of the Finance Strategy and practices, in line statutory requirements, at all Business Centres in order to ensure optimal functioning of Finance function. It consolidates the financial performance across all Business Centres and provides technical support when needed. 

This role is responsible for performing various advanced level accounting functions, such as accounts receivable, fixed assets, financial transaction posting, financial reporting and procurement. 

The role sets and monitors targets while keeping an eye on the performance of the Business Centre to ensure they meet the set goals.

The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of consolidated Business Centre financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Group. 

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Position Key Responsibilities

Position Key Responsibilities

• Policy, Standards & Procedures
• Planning, Budgeting & Advisory
• Management Accounting & Costing     
• Service Delivery Management   
• Business Centre Accounting   
• Regulatory Compliance & Tax      
• Financial Control   
• People Management & Functional Effectiveness
• Compliance & Governance      
• Culture   

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Position Outcomes & Measures

Position Outcomes & Measures

• Business Centre Sustainable Gross profit margin 
• Business Centre Sustainable Operating profit margin 
• Timeous delivery of accurate Financial Reports
• Effective Cash Flow Forecasting
• Fixed Assets Policies and Procedures
• Consolidated BC inventory valuation report
• BC Adherence to Credit Policy
• Timeous processing of receipts 
• BC Debtor Reconciliations

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Competencies

Competencies

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Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or AAT
• CIMA, ACCA, BICA, CPA or CFA Professional qualification 
• 7 years’ technical experience in finance, processing of accounts in a similar sized organization in a computerized accounting environment, with progressively increased responsibility
• 5 years supervisory experience or assisting with management of an accounts payable team.

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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.