Risk and Internal Control Officer – Orange Botswana

Risk and Internal Control Officer

The Risk and Internal Control Officer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the company’s risk management framework and internal control systems. This role plays a crucial part in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks that could impact the achievement of Orange Botswana’s strategic and operational objectives. The officer will work across various departments to ensure compliance with internal policies, group directives, and external regulations, fostering a strong culture of risk awareness and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with business unit managers.
• Maintain and update the corporate risk register, ensuring that risks are accurately documented and assessed.
• Monitor the implementation of action plans designed to mitigate key risks.
• Prepare regular risk management reports for senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of internal controls over financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Conduct periodic testing of key controls to assess their effectiveness and identify any weaknesses.
• Review business processes to identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Work collaboratively with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
• Promote best practices in internal control throughout the organization.
• Ensure adherence to Orange Group policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant local laws and regulations (e.g., BOCRA, Data Protection Act).
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, facilitating audit processes and coordinating responses to audit findings.
• Support the company’s anti-fraud and anti-corruption programs.
• Develop clear and concise reports on the status of the risk and control environment.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance staff awareness of risk management and internal control principles.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000).
• In-depth knowledge of internal control principles and audit methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools is desirable.
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Ownership and accountability
• Autonomy/Self Driven
• Collaboration

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional
• Professional qualification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), ACCA, or CIMA is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in an internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal control function. Industry Experience:
• Experience in the telecommunications industry is a significant plus.

Published Date:  15 July 2026

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview