Senior Accounts Officer – Be Group (Pty) Ltd
Location: Gaborone | Closing Date: 26 October 2025
Be Group (Pty) Ltd, a diversified holding company with multiple subsidiaries in events management, distribution and related services, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accounts Officer (SAO) to join our growing team.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all Be Group subsidiaries, working directly with the CEO (and later the Group Finance Manager once appointed). This role will also supervise junior accountants, provide oversight to finance operations, and ensure strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for each subsidiary and consolidate reports for the Group.
• Manage payroll, insurance matters, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Supervise and review the work of junior accountants across subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT, WHT, and other statutory returns in line with BURS requirements.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, liaising with auditors and preparing audit- ready documentation.
• Standardize financial processes across entities, develop SOPs, and implement strong internal controls.
• Support cash flow management, receivables follow-up, and short-term working capital forecasts.
• Train, mentor, and upskill junior finance team members.
• Submit accurate, timely reports to the CEO and raise financial or compliance risks proactively.
Key Skills & Attributes
• ACCA or BICA qualification required.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, or similar SME finance systems.
• Solid experience in multi-entity accounting, reconciliations, and consolidations.
• Proven experience supervising and developing finance staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and deadline discipline.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights to non-finance colleagues.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their Cover letter, CV and certified copies of academic qualifications as a single PDF document to: Human Resources & Admin Lead
PO Box 602168, Gaborone | Hr@begroup.co.bw with the subject line: Application – Senior Accounts Officer.
Closing Date: 26 October 2025.
