Reviewer – Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority

Reviewer
Gaborone
November 30, 2022
Contract Full Time

Job Description

Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority invites dynamic, self-motivated and qualified individuals to apply for the position below.

Preference will be given to Botswana citizens.

ABOUT BAOA (MANDATE)

The principal objective of the Authority is to provide oversight to the accounting and auditing profession and promote the standard, quality and credibility of providing financial and non-financial information by entities. Its functions include standard setting, financial/non-financial reporting and audit practice reviews, enforcement of compliance and oversight over the education and training of professional accountants in Botswana.

REVIEWER

Main purpose of the job

To undertake audit practice/engagement reviews, financial reporting monitoring and corporate governance reviews of Public Interest Entities in accordance with applicable local and international accounting, auditing and corporate governance standards under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Reviewers.

Key Performance Areas

  • Organizational strategy and policy.
  • Standard setting.
  • Financial Reporting monitoring.
  • Audit practice reviews.
  • Corporate governance reviews.

Position Requirements:

Skills and competences. Prospective candidates must possess the following skills and competences:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Professional work ethic and integrity.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-motivated, flexible and a team player.
  • Networking capabilities.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards and values.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Audit, Business/ Administration or related qualification.
  • Chartered Accountant (ACCA, BICA, CIMA or any equivalent professional qualification) and member of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).

Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years post qualification audit experience.
  • Up to date with the latest developments in the accountancy profession.
  • High level proficiency in report writing and the use of MS office programs

Remuneration

The Authority offers a competitive market related package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you meet the requirements of the above stated positions, please send your application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and three recent professional references (not more than six months), on or before the 30th November 2022 to [email protected] or by post to:

Human Resource Manager
Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority
Private Bag 0056
Gaborone
Or hand deliver vour application documents at:
Plot 54357 10th Floor, Varsha House, Gaborone Central Business District.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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