Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above vacancy that has arisen within the First Mutual Holdings Limited under First Mutual Health Company.
The Job
The position will be based in Botswana and will be reporting to the General Manager of the regional operation with a dotted line responsibility to the First Mutual Health Finance Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Timely preparation of IFSs compliant financial statements.
• Coordinating the completion and finalisation of the detailed general ledger, trial balance and the audit file on a monthly basis.
• Coordinating and managing external audits including clearance of technical review queries before final sign off.
• Coordinating and managing internal audits including implementation of proposals raised on a timely basis.
• Reviewing the monthly management packs for accuracy and compliance with the Holding company reporting requirements.
• Provide input for the monthly and quarterly Finance reports.
• Provide input in the preparation of the Company 's annual budget.
• Evaluating and monitoring plan profitability and tinancial performance in line with actuarial guidelines and management targets annually,
• Performing and providing recommendations for all tax related planning to minimise the tax burden of the Company.
• Assisting with the execution of the financial strategy in support of annual corporate strategic priorities.
Managing the finance team and overall finance related processes

Qualifications and Experience

The Person
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
• Must be a recently qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field.
• Must possess relevant experience as stated in this advertisement.
• Excellent financial analysis and forecasting skills.
• Strong leadership and people management ability with a proven track record in delivering performance in a leadership role.
• Honed appreciation of IFSs.
• Experience working in financial services, preferably the insurance sector.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to concisely articulate recommendations.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) and application letters to Group Human Resources via the following email address [email protected]
Applications should be sent by 13 September 2024.