Risk And Internal Audit Manager – National Arts Council of Botswana

June 13, 2026

Job Description

The National Arts Council of Botswana is a body corporate established under the provisions of the National Arts Council of Botswana Act, No. 10 of 2020. The Council’s mandate is to develop, promote and protect the creative and cultural sector of Botswana through policy, legislation, industry facilitation and various partnerships, programmes, grants and initiatives. The Council aims to transform the local creative and culture sector by nurturing creative excellence and preserving the nation’s rich cultural traditions with the goal of building an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous sector. The Council invites candidates who are transformational, dynamic and passionate about our national arts and culture to apply for the following opportunities.

Job Summary
Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Auditing

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning, organizing and managing the Council functions of Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit in accordance with best practice standards to protect the Council through a risk-based assurance approach and internal controls.
  • Effective risk management;
  • Adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls;
  • Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information;
  • Economic and appropriate use of the Council resources;
  • Compliance with regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures;
  • Achievement of strategic goals and targets within set timelines and budgets.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Risk and Compliance or related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognised institute of accounting (ACCA/CIMA/BICA).
  • Membership and in good standing with Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
  • Ten (10) years of post-qualification experience in an Audit function of which three (3) must have been at management level.
  • Experience in establishing and leading risk and compliance, internal audit functions, programs, policies and procedures.
  • Technical knowledge of best practice standards in internal audit, enterprise risk management, compliance, and business continuity.

How to Apply
Applications in the form of a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) & relevant academic certificates should be emailed to [email protected]

Closing date: 2026-06-26

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For enquiries, please contact +267 3634400.

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