Job Description
Hollard Insurance Company of Botswana (Hollard Botswana) is seeking a CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Finance function of the Group by monitoring, controlling and managing the finances of the Group, guiding the licensed businesses and departments in their operational budgeting and expenditure through availing accurate and timely reporting in accordance with international financial reporting standards. The role holder also oversees the Actuarial functions of the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops actionable strategies and plans that ensure alignment with the Company’s short-term and long-term objectives.
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees finance activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs.
- Translates strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth to help implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.
- Oversees Company operations and employee productivity, building a high-performance customer centric culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
- Evaluates performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics geared towards crafting plans to improve relevant key performance indicators.
- Oversees the effective control of the financial management and oversight requirements of the licensed businesses and Group thereby maximizing shareholder return.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent accounting qualifications plus full membership to a professional accounting institution such as ACCA, CIMA, CA
- Master’s in Business Administration would be an added advantage.
- Individual must be in good standing with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).
- Minimum 10 years’ post qualifications experience with at least 7 years’ experience in a senior management position.
- Insurance
- Strategy Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical and Analytical Skills
- Negotiation & Advocacy
- Change Management
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (including MS Microsoft Suite products Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
How to Apply
CONTACTS:
* Chief of People
* Hollard Botswana
* Email: [email protected]
* Closing Date: 20th April 2026

