Job Description

Posted 6 days ago

REF NO: 7 OF 2025

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) was established through the Communications Regulatory Authority Act (CRA Act) of 2012. BOCRA is responsible for the regulation of the communications sector in Botswana, comprising telecommunications, Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), radio communications, commercial broadcasting, postal services and related matters.

BOCRA invites invites highly skilled, motivated and qualified serving citizens to apply for the following positions:

Manager, Finance

Main Purpose of the Job

To plan, coordinate and manage the day-to-day operational finance functions of BOCRA, UASF (Universal Access Service Fund) and CRASA (Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa) ensuring fiscal discipline, compliance to financial regulations and accounting standards and strategic alignment with the organization’s objectives.

Key Performance Areas

1. Planning and Budgeting

– Plan, organize, and manage the organisation’s budgeting process.
– Regularly review expenditures against approved budgets, including preparing variance analysis reports and offering actionable recommendations.
– Advise on budget variances to ensure alignment with financial goals.

2. Financial Reporting

– Verify that all reconciliations are completed and approved in a timely manner.
– Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly performance reports.
– Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the trial balance for the annual financial statements audit.

3. Accounts Payable

– Conduct thorough reviews of Accounts Payable (AP) reconciliations.

4. Receivable Management

– Manage and approve Accounts Receivable (AR) reconciliations.
– Manage the collection process to optimise cash inflows.

5. Treasury Management

– Review cash flow forecasts to maintain financial position at optimal positions.
– Monitor the management of excess funds to optimise returns.
– Oversee the preparation and accuracy of bank reconciliations.

Competencies

Behavioural Skills

– Organisational (planning, organising & coordinating)
– Analytical thinking
– Team player
– Communication
– Problem Solving
– Interpersonal and Stakeholder Management
– Attention to detail

Technical Skills

– Financial planning, management, accounting and auditing
– Budget and forecasting
– Income statement and Balance sheet management
– IFRS/GAAP
– Investor relations
– Treasury management

Position Requirements

Education

– A recognised professional qualification, Chartered Accounting, is required (BICA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
– Membership in good standing with BICA.

Experience

– A minimum of six (6) years’ post qualification experience in Finance or Accounting field, three (3) of which should have been at managerial level.
– Experience in financial planning, management, and the accounting, control and reporting.
– Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards.
– Experience in a regulatory, or communications sector will be an added advantage.

Applications

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned position should apply and enclose:
– Curriculum Vitae
– Certified copies of educational certificates

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