Minor International
Hospitality
AssistantFinancialController
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“Assistant Financial Controller at Minor International. Skills: financial reporting, internal controls, budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, team management, leadership. Assist in developing and executing the organization's financial strategy. Prepare, review, analyze, and present comprehensive management and statutory financial reports”
What You'll Achieve.
drive financial excellence; optimize internal controls; support the organization's strategic objectives; ensuring accurate financial reporting; maintaining robust compliance frameworks; fostering a high-performing finance function that delivers measurable results; support operational performance and financial planning initiatives; provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making; support organizational financial health; drive operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving abilities
Botswana citizens only
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Accredited professional accounting qualification (e. g. , CPA, ACCA, or equivalent), Minimum 5 years of progressive managerial experience in finance or accounting, technical accounting, finance, and taxation knowledge with comprehensive understanding of internal control frameworks, Proficiency in budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis, Proven team management and leadership capabilities with ability to mentor staff, Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels, Advanced proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Botswana's regulatory environment and local tax compliance requirements, Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems implementation, Background in hospitality, retail, or similar service-oriented industry financial operations
What You'll Do.
Assist in developing and executing the organization's financial strategy
and present comprehensive management and statutory financial reports
and continuously optimize internal control frameworks
Manage and mentor finance team members
Oversee budget development
Manage cash flow forecasting
and working capital optimization
Ensure compliance with local tax regulations
and corporate governance requirements
Support capital expenditure reviews and financial due diligence activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with the Financial Controller and senior management; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
Full Job Description
Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Financial Controller to join our finance team in Gaborone, Botswana. In this pivotal role, you will partner with the Financial Controller and senior management to drive financial excellence, optimize internal controls, and support the organization's strategic objectives. You will be instrumental in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust compliance frameworks, and fostering a high-performing finance function that delivers measurable results. * Assist in developing and executing the organization's financial strategy while supporting operational performance and financial planning initiatives * Prepare, review, analyze, and present comprehensive management and statutory financial reports to stakeholders at various organizational levels * Establish, implement, and continuously optimize internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation * Manage and mentor finance team members, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to build a collaborative and efficient department * Oversee budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis; provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making * Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and working capital optimization to support organizational financial health * Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements specific to Botswana and the organization * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to resolve financial issues, implement process improvements, and drive operational efficiency * Support capital expenditure reviews and financial due diligence activities as needed * Maintain and optimize financial sy
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