Chief Financial Officer – Botswana Oil

Accounting / Finance
Gaborone
March 5, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Closing Date:2026-03-16
Job Type:Permanent
Job Level:Executive
Experience:More than 10 Years
EE/AA:No

 

Summary

Botswana Oil Limited is mandated to manage strategic fuel reserves, bulk storage and distribution while facilitating meaningful citizen participation in the petroleum sector. With a strong focus on integrity, operational excellence and commercial value creation, the organisation is inviting candidates who are strategic, ethical and ambitious to join their leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and indirectly to the Board, the Chief Financial Officer will lead the organisation’s Finance, Procurement, ICT, and Administration functions. The role is accountable for ensuring prudent financial management, robust governance, regulatory compliance, and effective resource allocation to enable operational excellence and achievement of strategic goals.

The Job

The position will be responsible for, among others, the following:

  • Participating in the formulating, development and reviewing of the corporate strategy.
  • Leading the development of the departmental strategies in line with the corporate strategy and ensuring their effective execution, in alignment with best practices.
  • Establishing and monitoring effective internal control systems.
  • Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance with international accounting standards.
  • Managing financial risks, cash flow and liquidity to ensure sustainability.
  • Overseeing implementation of procurement strategy and tender processes.
  • Ensuring efficient and cost-effective provision of administrative services, including security and asset management.
  • Overseeing delivery of ICT strategy and projects that support business efficiency and innovation.
  • Providing financial and strategic advice to the CEO and Board.
  • Fostering relationships with regulators, financial institutions, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
  • Building, mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver on mandate.

Minimum Requirements

The Person

The right candidate will possess the following:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, plus a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, Botswana CA, or equivalent).
  • A Master’s degree in a related field would be an added advantage.
  • Membership of BICA in good standing.
  • At least 12 years of financial management experience, with a minimum of 5 years at senior management level in a large organisation.
  • Strong background managing multi-disciplinary functions, including Finance, ICT, Procurement, and Administration.

Competencies

  • Strategic and financial leadership.
  • Strong business acumen and decision-making ability.
  • Results-driven with high ethical standards.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Stakeholder engagement and influencing.
  • Change management and innovation.
  • Ability to empower and develop teams.

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