ORANGE JOBS - FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Orange invites candidates who wish to be part of a dynamic workforce to apply for the above position.

Reporting to the Controlling Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in Management reporting, linking the operational and financial activities of the company. Controlling consists of verifying whether activities of the business occur in conformity with plans adopted, instructions issued and principles established. We ensure that there is effective and efficient utilization of organizational resources so as to achieve the planned goals.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in Management reporting.
• Analyse, compose and communicate a company’s financial position.
• Analyse cost and revenues using key data.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Assist the Controlling Manager in making forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making, this includes contributing to budgeting process.
• Assist in ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded and reported as per accounting standards.
• Review financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Work closely with general management on business decisions and plans, providing information.
• Preparation and validation of business cases and cost analysis, work on cost analysis and cost-reduction projects.

Skills:

• Advanced level spread sheet skills and PC literacy
• Analytical and logical problem solving skills
• Good communications and presentation skills
• Drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
• An ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way
• Honesty and discretion
• Team-working skills
• Knowledge of IFRS

Qualifications and Experience:

• CIMA or ACCA part qualified or Equivalent post graduate degree,
• With 2 or more years work experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of telecommunications sector (technology, regulatory, competition) would be an added advantage

Closing date and application instructions

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to:

jobsbw.obw@orange.com

The subject window on email should only contain the title of the position being applied for.

Closing date: 2nd June 2017

Kindly note, that Orange Botswana shall only correspond to short-listed candidates.