Chief Financial Officer-MT5
Listing reference: capbg_000147
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Financial Management
Location: Botswana
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Bank Gaborone is seeking an accomplished and visionary finance executive to join its Executive Management Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the CFO will provide strategic leadership of the Bank's financial management function, driving financial performance, regulatory compliance, capital optimization, corporate governance and long-term value creation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the Bank's strategic direction while ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the Bank and Executive Management Team.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory, regulatory and management reporting.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accounting and governance requirements.
- Drive capital management, liquidity management and balance sheet optimisation initiatives.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead treasury oversight, procurement governance and financial control functions.
- Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, shareholders and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and lead a high-performing Finance team.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience, with at least three (3) years at senior management level within a banking, financial services or asset management environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic financial management and stakeholder engagement.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and commercial acumen.
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate effectively at Executive and Board level.
Benefits
What We Offer
Bank Gaborone offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing financial institution where innovation, accountability and customer focus drive our success. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the financial future of the Bank while contributing to the broader growth of Botswana's financial sector.