Senior Accountant and Tax Consultant-Ernst and Young


Closing date 3rd April 2012 

Ernst & Young Botswana gives you the opportunity to share your wealth of experience and your leadership skills. The firm’s client base includes insurance, construction, energy, telecommunications, financial services, wholesale and retail operators.

1. Senior Accountant
The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with CIS, BComm or Higher national Diploma in Accounting. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years post qualification working experience and be able to prepare monthly management accounts and year end financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The candidate should also be proficient in the use of Pastel and Excel and be able to train and assist junior staff, drive performance management in the department, build client relationships, manage profitability engagements and securing new work.

2. Tax Consultant
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance and have at least 5 years tax working experience. Prior experience in working for a Revenue Service or another Accounting firm will be an advantage.
The candidate should have working knowledge and experience in the interpretation of the Income Tax and VAT Acts and be able to provide compliance and consultancy services to clients. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be self driven and results oriented and be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

These posts are open to Botswana citizens only.

Skills and competencies required for all positions:
Candidates should provide evidence of strong performance, be able to work in a team and independently. The candidates should also be able to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants who would like to join our dynamic firm should send a concise resume with traceable referees via e-mail to:

The Recruitment Manager
Ernst & Young Botswana

E-mail: eybotswana@za.ey.com

Stating the post applied for in the subject line.

Closing date: 3rd April 2012
Tel: 3974078
Fax: 3974079
2nd Floor, Plot 22
Khama Cresent 
Gaborone