Finance Manager – Pension Fund Accounts

Alexforbes Botswana is a trusted financial services partner, committed to helping individuals, employers, and institutions achieve and their financial well-being. Through advice-led solutions, strong governance, and a customer-first approach, we continue to strengthen our presence and impact in Botswana's financial services sector.
Alexander Forbes invites interested candidates to apply for the position of Finance Manager - Pension Fund Accounts to join our Accounts team. The individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer and lead a team under the Pension Fund Accounts Team.

Job Summary

• Employer: Alexforbes Botswana
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Finance
• Closing Date: 2026-11-26

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible a broad range of Pension Fund accounting duties including leading the financial reporting process and providing business support to a range of managers within the group.
• To ensure that the division is efficiently managed by creating a conducive working environment for staff to work
• To lead a motivated team through good interpersonal skills, good communication and ability to listen to people
• To ensure that staff comply with formal procedures for all work functions as per service standards, including to ensure that all work is correct and accurate
• To handle and resolve client queries within the allocated time standards
• To manage conflict, time keeping, leave by negotiating effective resolutions
• To motivate, train and develop staff to the required level of competency.
• Leading the PF Accounts team
• Managing strategic projects, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Implementing the business strategy plan
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Trustee Reports eg monthly Trustee cashflow statements, Quarterly Management Accounts, etc
• Co-ordinating and managing the month end, quarterly and annual reporting and statutory reporting process
• Responsible for ensuring timely submission of Annual Returns and Financial Statements to third parties eg Actuaries, Auditors, NBIFIRA and other regulatory bodies
• To ensure PF specific expenses are paid timely, to the correct supplier and at the correct amount
• Overseeing PF tax processes and ensure timely submission of tax payments and returns
• Ensure monthly reconciliations are performed timely eg bank accounts, Imprest Account.
• Ensure Investments mandates are executed timely and accurately
• Monitor Financial details to ensure legal requirements are met
• Ensuring adherence with group and Company specific policies and procedures
• Assist Trustees with Financial information for Decision Making
• Responsible for Audits within the business, both internal and External, ensuring they are completed timely
• Ensure Audit Queries and Management letter points are addressed before the next Audit
• Responsible for all other queries resolution
• Lead and manage the team in the execution of their duties and ensure that a high performance culture is encouraged.
• Work in collaboration with other managers within the Division as well as act as a back-up to managers of other teams when required.
• Focus on improving employee engagement and maintaining a highly engaged people compliment.
• Manage performance of staff and talent pipeline.
• Ensure good quality work from staff and enforce corrective actions where appropriate, including staff training.
• Ensure multi-skilling of staff within the team
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage staff in accordance with statutory regulations.
• Perform the recruitment of staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate succession planning and career pathing
• Ensure effective communication with all staff in allocated business unit.
• Lead, motivate staff in handling change, and build trust and partnership.
• Encourage and build a team environment.
• Perform tasks and duties as delegated by Head of Department, Executives and other seniors in the organization.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or Accounting Degree
• Fully Qualified ACCA/ CIMA
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP)
• Registered member of BICA
• Minimum 7 years accounting experience
• Minimum 3-5 years Managerial experience

How to Apply

Suitable candidates should email their CV, application letter and copies of academic certificates in a zipped folder labeled with your name & surname to the Human Resources Busine…