SENIOR REVIEWER - BOTSWANA ACCOUNTANCY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY

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

SENIOR REVIEWER X 2

Main purpose of the job
To participate in the development and maintenance of effective standard-setting processes, audit practice/engagement reviews, financial reporting and corporate governance reviews of Public Interest Entities in accordance with applicable local and international accounting, auditing and corporate governance standards under the direction of the Chief Reviewer and Technical Director.

Requirements

Key Performance Areas

1. Organizational strategy and policy.
2. Standard setting.
3. Financial Reporting monitoring.
4. Audit practice reviews.
5. 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 able to motivate teams.
• Leadership capability and 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 and member of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) or any other member bodies of PAFA or IFAC.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 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.

Company profile

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.

Benefits

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

Closing date and application instructions

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 17th June 2016 to recruitment@baoa.org.bw or by post to:

Human Resource Manager
Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority
Private Bag 0056
Gaborone

Or hand deliver your application documents at:
Plot 145, Block B, Fifth Floor, Lake View Office Park, Gaborone International Finance Park.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.