Financial Analyst Tax – Water Utilities Corporation

Closing Date

30 March 2025

VACANCY: FINANCIAL ANALYST TAX 

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the below position of Financial Analyst Tax based at Head Office x1.

Position Purpose

Position Purpose

Financial Analysis:

This role is responsible for developing and analysing short and long range revenue forecasts, developing and maintaining the corporate financial model, developing and maintaining the cost allocation model, developing cost of service and rate design studies, performing rate analysis and comparisons, performing acquisition/divestiture financial analysis and completing other financial and statistical analysis as needed.

This position also provides recommendations on financial strategy and policy.

Taxation:

The role prepares and reviews tax computations for the Corporation. The role ensures that WUC is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws as they relate to Taxation.

Position Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Tax Compliance Guidelines, Standards & Processes
• Preparation of Tax Returns
•   Tax Liability Management
• Compliance & Governance
• Culture

Position Outcomes & Measures

Outcomes & Measures

• Accurate & Timely Quarterly & Annual Tax Returns
• Effective Tax Planning Process
• Fair Calculation of Tax Liability
• Compliance with tax laws
• Total tax liability in line with annual forecast
• Effective financial models

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or AAT
• Relevant Tax qualification is an added advantage
• Professional Part Qualification (Stage 2/Part 2)  CIMA, ACCA, BICA, CPA, or CFA is an added advantage
• 5 years’ experience in transaction taxation
• Experience in performing financial, statistical or economic analysis role, such as statistician, financial modeller, forecaster, cost accountant, rate designer, or related work.

Technical Competencies

Technical Competencies

Technical Competencies

Remuneration

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 30 working days per annum

Pension: A Contributory Pension Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee)

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

75% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Additional Information

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: Cover letter, certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded with the cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.