• Lead and coordinate the prompt resolution of all internal and external audit findings relating to financial management, procurement, governance, reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure timely production of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Lead the preparation and timely submission of annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Lead integration of ESG principles into financial planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies to ensure institutional sustainability and value creation.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the procurement and supply chain function in alignment with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Act, its Regulations, and related frameworks.
• Cashflow management
• Business improvement
• Review the current policies and procedures to enhance financial controls
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Key performance areas and responsibilities KPIs 1. Leadership, management and service delivery
• Participate in executive decision-making and provide strategic advice on finance and operations matters.
• Lead implementation of policies, systems, and procedures that drive efficiency, compliance, and organisational excellence.
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and allocation, ensuring effective utilisation and cost control.
• Monitor service delivery standards and ensure adherence to service level agreements.
• Represent the function in internal and Board committees and serve as advisor to the CEO and Board on finance and operational matters.
• Perform any other strategic duties as assigned by the CEO or Board. • Effective leadership and management
• Development and compliance with established systems, rules and regulations, procedures, guidelines and instruments
• Quality service
delivery
• Adherence to plans and budgets
• Quality of advice 2. Leadership in transactional finance
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for budgeting, financial planning, accounting operations, and financial reporting in line with regulations and best practice.
• Lead preparation and analysis of annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial performance reviews, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful reporting.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards and Board papers, and present key financial insights to the CEO, Board, and relevant committees.
• Ensure strong budgetary control, compliance, and monitoring of financial performance against benchmarks and approved plans.
• Offer expert advice on financial performance indicators, controls, and improvement opportunities to support effective decision-making and organisational sustainability. • Efficient and effective conduct of financial transactions,
and financial
management
services 3. Leadership in corporate finance
• Provide strategic direction on financial sustainability, revenue growth, investment priorities, and capital allocation to support BITRI’s long-term sustainability goals.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Team on financial strategy, revenue generation models, cost optimisation, and financial policy matters.
• Lead financial analysis and modelling for investment decisions, partnerships, contract negotiations, and technology commercialisation.
• Drive evidence-based recommendations for revenue growth, financial risk mitigation, and diversification opportunities. •
• Efficient and effective corporate finance services and advice to
Senior
Management and Board
Financial self sustainability and
profitability of
BITRI 4. Leadership in procurement
• Provide strategic leadership in financial governance, sustainability, procurement excellence, and compliance with the PPRA Act.
• Provide strategic oversight for enterprise-wide procurement, ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution aligned with organisational needs.
• Lead development and implementation of procurement policies, strategies, systems, and governance frameworks to drive value, compliance, and efficiency.
• Champion sourcing strategies that enhance cost-effectiveness, strengthen supplier relationships, and support both operational and R&D procurement requirements.
• Oversee implementation and optimisation of procurement technology systems and tools.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure procurement practices support organisational priorities, risk management, and continuous improvement. • Effective planning, organisation and direction of procurement activities for both standard goods and R&D materials 5. Leadership in facilities and estates management
• Provide expert advice on the acquisition, operation, sale, leasing etc.
of BITRI’s properties and estates
• Lead the planning and organization of the maintenance and operations of BITRI’s physical plant and grounds; offices; estates; buildings; and houses etc.
• Oversee maintenance forecasting, planning and analysis
• Direct the implementation and monitoring of on-going preventative and deferred maintenance programmes
• Ensure that BITRI complies with all relevant safety regulations and precautions and applicable laws and codes
• Manage competitive relationships with any third parties to which relevant facilities management functions have been outsourced
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports with respect to BITRI’s facilities management • Effective planning, organization and direction of facilities acquisition, maintenance and operations, sale / leasing etc.
Qualifications:
• Minimum Professionally qualified to Chartered Status (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA,) from a recognized professional accounting body
• A postgraduate academic qualification such as an MBA, Master’s in Finance, etc from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to BITRI would be an added advantage
Experience and working knowledge (length and type):
• At least 10 years’ experience with demonstrable exposure to finance, procurement and facilities management, including 5 years of experience in a senior management position.
• Working experience should imperatively be within an engineering, manufacturing, technology or R&D environment
REQUIRED COMPETENCES Technical competencies
• Knowledge of R&D sector in Botswana, R&D processes and the research agenda of BITRI
• Knowledge of practices, principles, policies, procedures and processes for Finance, procurement and facilities management
• Computer literate. Experience with systems and applications relevant to the specific work area
Other competencies
• Strategic planning and orientation
• Team building, leadership and motivation
• Results oriented and performance driven
• Service oriented and client focus
• Communication, influence and impact
• Decisiveness and assertiveness
• People management and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, innovation, flexibility and analytical thinking
• Planning, organizing, budgeting and resource management
