Chartered Accountant Salary in Botswana

As a chartered accountant, you’ll give advice, audit accounts, and provide trustworthy information about financial records. This might involve financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, corporate finance, business recovery, insolvency, or accounting systems and processes.

Depending on where you are in your accounting career, it could take on average three to seven years to become a chartered accountant. It’s well worth knowing what path you need to take and which qualifications are best placed to help you attain chartered status.

A person working as a Chartered Accountant in Botswana typically earns around 11,000 BWP per month. Salaries range from 5,260 BWP (lowest) to 17,200 BWP (highest).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Chartered Accountant salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria

AVERAGE SALARY / YEARMOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR Gross income Net (after tax)13.08 BWP = 1 USDCHANGE CURRENCY CHANGE COUNTRY
1,039,224 BWP$79,495 USD679,966 BWP$52,013 USD

How much do accountants make in Botswana?

Accountant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Seriti Society Accountant salaries – 1 salary reportedBWP 3,552/mo
Botswana Life Accountant salaries – 1 salary reportedBWP 10,000/mo
Matd Accountant salaries – 1 salary reportedBWP 8,000/mo
IT Distributors Accountant salaries – 1 salary reportedBWP 6,200/mo

How do I become a chartered accountant in Botswana?

To be registered as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), one has to prove to the BICA council that he/she has passed the examinations set under the Botswana Professional Accountancy Qualification (BICA QUALIFICATION), and has satisfied the practical training requirements specified under the rules.

How many Chartered Accountants are there in Botswana?

1 180 Registered

Speaking at the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants graduation ceremony on Friday, Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Wilfred Mandlebe said BICA has 1 180 registered professional accountants with 478 being locals while 702 are foreigners.

How much does a chartered accountant earn per month?

The average chartered accountant’s salary in South Africa is R 658 000 per year or R 337 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 450 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 7 800 000 per year.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Botswana?

The best-paid positions in Botswana

  • Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics.
  • Scrum Master Information Technology.
  • 12,186 BWP.
  • IT Architect Information Technology.
  • Marketing Director Top Management.
  • Relationship Manager Banking. 11,807 BWP.
  • Sales Director Top Management. 11,775 BWP.
  • Business Development Manager Management. 11,671 BWP.