Job Opportunities

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.
2. A relevant professional qualification, Charted Accounting, is required (BICA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
3. Master's degree Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
4. Professional certification in Management Development 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. Demonstrate integrity, competence, due professional care, objectivity and free from undue influence.
2. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and deadlines. 

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. 313/304 at 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 27th October 2025