Finance Manager Job at Bayport Botswana – Gaborone

Company: Bayport Botswana
Location: Gaborone
Job Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: 20th December 2026

Job Overview

Bayport Botswana is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team in Gaborone. This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking for finance manager jobs in Botswana, accounting jobs in Gaborone, or senior finance careers in Africa.

The Finance Manager will play a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial health, financial reporting, procurement operations, budgeting, and administrative systems. The successful candidate will ensure financial compliance, safeguard organizational assets, and support executive decision-making through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Professionals searching for financial management jobs, senior accounting vacancies, corporate finance jobs, budget management careers, and finance leadership opportunities in Botswana may find this role highly rewarding.

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Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and control of financial management and accounting systems to maintain the integrity of fiscal transactions.

This role also involves preparing accurate and timely financial statements and statutory accounts to support executive leadership in making informed financial decisions. The position extends beyond traditional finance functions and includes oversight of procurement excellence and administrative operations to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.

Candidates with experience in financial planning, risk management, audit support, procurement management, and stakeholder engagement will have a competitive advantage.

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Key Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be expected to:

• Direct the planning, implementation, and control of financial management and accounting systems.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial transactions.
• Prepare and oversee timely financial statements and statutory reports.
• Provide senior leadership with accurate financial data for strategic decision-making.
• Safeguard organizational assets through strong financial controls and governance.
• Lead procurement processes and administrative strategies for operational efficiency.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial performance indicators.
• Implement financial risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Support organizational change management and business performance improvement.
• Maintain effective stakeholder and professional relationships.

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Education & Professional Qualifications

To qualify for this role, applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent accounting-related qualification.
• An internationally recognized professional qualification such as:
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Additionally, applicants must be:

• A registered member of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) or a recognized international accounting professional body.

Experience Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in financial management.
• At least 3 years of middle management experience in finance or accounting leadership roles.
• Previous audit experience (considered an added advantage).
• Strong computer literacy and practical knowledge of accounting software systems.

Candidates with backgrounds in financial reporting, audit management, corporate accounting, business finance, and financial operations leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills & Technical Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in:

• Risk Management
• Budget and Resource Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Leadership & Management
• Change Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Influence and Impact
• Procurement Oversight

Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills are essential for success in this role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary package (based on qualifications and experience).

Additional employment benefits, allowances, and professional development opportunities may be discussed during the recruitment process.

Training & Career Growth

This opportunity offers exposure to:

• Strategic financial leadership
• Procurement and operational excellence
• Executive-level decision-making
• Financial governance and compliance systems
• Advanced corporate finance and budgeting frameworks

Professionals seeking career advancement in finance management, senior accounting jobs in Botswana, or executive finance roles will benefit from the experience gained in this position.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements and possess the required capabilities are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date of 20th December 2026.

Application Deadline: 20th December 2026