Job Opportunities

OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 

DIRECTOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS 

VACANCY NO: IRC 1010

The University of Botswana, invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Business Analysis in the Office of the Vice Chancellor. The position of Director, Business Analysis is responsible for ensuring that the University explores available business opportunities and generate additional revenue. In addition, it is to ensure that adequate mechanisms to stop revenue leakages are put in place. The Director will work closely with the Executive Management and other departments such as Internal Audit, Financial Services, Campus Services, Legal Services to ensure that the University achieves its financial stability goal, in the long run. 

Key Performance Areas; 

• Assisting in identifying and creating business opportunities and culture.  
• Ongoing operational and strategic analysis of business processes to maximize revenue  
• Promoting understanding and appreciation of revenue generation activities.  
• Establishing fraud mitigation factors. 
• Creating fraud awareness and prevention culture 
• Support management effort to stop financial leakages  
• Regular reporting to management regarding progress on revenue generation efforts 
• Advising management on both, revenue generation streams and fraud risk factors.

Position Requirements:   (i)A minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or similar qualifications (ii) Professional qualification in areas such as ACCA,CIMA and BICA, and (iv) Membership of BICA. A minimum of Diploma in Forensic Accounting is desirable 

Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business and Financial Analysis and fraud investigation. Thorough understanding of business and financial analysis principles and application of good corporate governance. Human relations skills, good communication skills, professional and ethical attributes are essential. 

Competencies: (i) Critical thinking and analysis (ii) Organizational and analytical skills (iii) Self-driven and goal oriented (iv) Problem solving and decision making abilities (v) Excellent communication and presentation skills (vi) Negotiating skills (vii) Highly innovative and creative (viii) Strategic thinker (ix) Business acumen.    

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University go to www.ub.bw   

How to apply:  Signed letters of applications are to address the stated requirements and provide any information to assist the University to determine suitability of the position.  Applicants should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV and three (3) reference letters.   Send the application to: The Deputy Director, Appointments and Administration, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone.  Telephone:  (267) 355 2840/4153 or Email: motlhabanib@ub.ac.bw    

All applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. 

Hand delivered application should be submitted to office 205 at Block 108.  

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Closing Date: 17 March 2022