Accountant: Reporting

Closing Date 2025/05/12
Reference Number MMH250423-14
Job Title Accountant: Reporting
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Finance
Cluster International
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location – Country Botswana
Location – Town / City Gaborone

Introduction
Metropolitan Life Botswana is looking for an innovative and energetic individual to fill the position of Accountant in the Finance Department.
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Role Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will be required to organize and supervise administrative and accounting activities for the company for smooth execution of operational functions and support excellent delivery of service to clients.

Requirements

ACCA/BICA/CIMA or accounting degree or equivalent

3-5 years post qualification experience

At least 2 years at supervisory level

Knowledge of accounting software packages at least intermediary level

Insurance or financial services experience an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision of administrative and accounting activities relating to payments to creditors and service providers in line with requirements and accounting standards.

Preparation of the annual financial statements that fully comply with IFRS.

Prepare monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting packs including any supplementary reports.

Prepare detailed portfolio analysis reports on performance per product, branch, business line and recommend actions.

Ensure timely preparation of IFRS 17 reporting packs.

Prepare draft EXCO and Board packs for review by the Finance Manager and provide any other information deemed necessary for the compilation of reports that aide management in decision making.

Assist the Finance Manager with operational and capital budgets.

Prepare monthly financial forecasts by reviewing trends and updating the forecasting tool accordingly with supporting workings filed monthly.

Ensure PAYE and withholding tax returns are timely submitted to the tax authorities in line with regulatory requirements.

Prepare annual income tax computations for review by the Finance Manager.

Prepare regulatory returns such as NBFIRA and ensure timely filing.

Reconciliation of staff pension and provident fund statements for review and submission of schedules to the pension administrators.

Prepare weekly cashflow schedules which details cash needs against available resources and monitors efficient use of cashflows.

Reconciliation of intercompany accounts as part of end of month processes.

Review and check balance sheet reconciliations undertaken by the team for accuracy and ensure clearance of outstanding items.

Review the fixed asset register monthly and ensure appropriate management and allocation of assets, correct calculation of depreciation.

Preparation of provisional journals for accounting period closure for input information for the company financial statements.

Timely and accurate reconciliation of all ledger accounts.

Coordinate and be an audit liaison for both internal and external auditors.

Timely and accurate clearance of all audit findings.

Identifying opportunities for improvement or potential challenges and implement mitigating tactics for the function and give input on related improvements to operations management.

Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of IFRS 17

Business acumen

Client/Stakeholder management

Results driven

Attention to details

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Good communication skills

Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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