{"id":8118,"date":"2026-06-05T18:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/group-head-of-finance\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:02:37","slug":"group-head-of-finance","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/group-head-of-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"GROUP HEAD OF FINANCE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regent Hill International Schools Group invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced finance professionals for the position of Group Head of Finance \u2013 Chartered Accountant. This is a senior finance leadership role suited to a technically strong, detail-oriented and results-driven professional with proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, audit management, internal controls, tax compliance, payroll oversight and financial advisory. The successful candidate must demonstrate ACCA membership, 15+ years\u2019 finance and audit experience, IFRS\/GAAP knowledge, internal controls, payroll, tax compliance and financial reporting expertise.<br \/>\nPurpose of the Role<br \/>\nThe Group Head of Finance will oversee the full finance function of the Regent Hill International Schools Group, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial governance, effective budgeting, cash flow discipline, audit readiness, regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations across the Group.<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities<br \/>\nRequirements<br \/>\nHow to Apply<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<\/p>\n<p>Type: full-time<br \/>\nLocation: Gaborone<br \/>\nCategory: Finance<br \/>\nClosing Date: 2026-06-19<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.<br \/>\nLeading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and variance analysis.<br \/>\nPreparing management accounts and supporting IFRS-compliant annual financial statements.<br \/>\nCoordinating external audits and ensuring full audit readiness.<br \/>\nStrengthening internal controls, finance policies and reporting procedures.<br \/>\nManaging school fee revenue controls, expenditure, supplier payments and reconciliations.<br \/>\nOverseeing payroll processing, statutory remittances, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.<br \/>\nMaintaining accurate financial records, fixed asset registers and internal reporting systems.<br \/>\nAdvising executive management on financial risks, cost control and operational efficiency.<br \/>\nMentoring and supervising finance\/accounts staff to improve accuracy, accountability and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>A recognised professional accounting qualification: ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.<br \/>\nMembership in good standing with a recognised professional accounting body.<br \/>\nA degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.<br \/>\nAt least 10-15 years\u2019 progressive experience in accounting, auditing or financial management.<br \/>\nStrong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, financial statements, audit processes and internal controls.<br \/>\nExperience in budgeting, forecasting, payroll, tax compliance, reconciliations and financial reporting.<br \/>\nProven ability to supervise, coach or mentor finance team members.<br \/>\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.<br \/>\nExperience with Caseware, Pastel, Xero, Belina Payroll, Adaski Payroll or similar systems will be an advantage.<br \/>\nExperience in education, NGOs, service-based organisations, audited institutions or multi-entity environments will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply<br \/>\nInterested candidates should submit a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, proof of professional membership and contactable references.<br \/>\nClosing Date: 19th June 2026<br \/>\nApplications to: hr@matshibaco.com<br \/>\nAbout the CompanyRegent Hill International School operates as a private educational institution within Botswana, committed to fostering academic and personal growth. The school focuses on nurturing 21st-century learners, providing an educational environment that adapts to modern requirements. Through a holistic approach, it aims to empower students, ensuring comprehensive development beyond academics. Regent Hill International School strives to be a leading institution, cultivating lifelong learners prepared to positively impact society. This commitment to education and excellence makes it a notable employer and educational provider across Botswana.<\/p>\n<p>Education and ExcellenceWebsite: https:\/\/rhis.ac.bw\/View all jobs at this company \u2192<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[238],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-8118","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-gaborone","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/8118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=8118"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=8118"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=8118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}