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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

VACANCY NO: CFO/FS01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Financial Services, in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

The Director, Financial Services is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the university, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the university's overall mission and objectives.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategic Leadership and Governance
2. Budgeting and Financial Analysis
3. Financial Management, Reporting and Compliance
4. Fixed Asset Management
5. Grant and Projects financial Management
6. Cash flow and Treasury Management
7. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
8. Risk Management and Compliance 
9. People Management

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

1. Bachelor of Accounting or relevant accounting degree.
2. A relevant professional qualification, Chartered Accounting, is required (BICA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
3. Master's degree Accounting, Finance or a related field is required is an added advantage.

Experience:

At least ten (10) years of experience in financial management or leadership roles.

Professional Registration or license

BICA membership is required.

Other requirements

1. Extensive experience in financial management at senior management level.
2. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively.
3. Proven experience in managing financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning and reporting.
4. Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
5. Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
6. Exceptional problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

send complete documentation to: The Executive Assistant to the CFO, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552956. E-mail: nkarod@ub.ac.bw

Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 111 at Block 108 (first floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 25th March 2026