EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT – BURS

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ABOUT BURS

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is mandated to collect tax revenue, facilitate trade, manage borders, and play a critical advisory role to Government. BURS has embarked on an exciting transformation journey and aims to attract highly qualified, versatile visionary leaders to drive the change. To be part of this noble journey, you are invited to express your interest in the positions below if you fully meet criteria.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role includes developing and executing risk assessment and audit plans, leading internal audits and monitoring audit follow-ups as well as ensuring strong collaborations and communications with key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and executes a risk-based internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes

• Mentors and develops the internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professionalism, and high performance

• Leads internal audit engagements, including scoping, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring compliance with professional standards and best practices

• Ensures the independence and objectivity of the internal audit function by upholding ethical standards and compliance with professional codes of conduct

• Provides independent assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance frameworks

• Prepares and presents periodic reports on internal audit activities, findings, and recommendations to the BURS Board and senior management

• Participates in governance, risk, and compliance committees, contributing internal audit perspectives to decision-making processes

• Conducts special investigations or ad-hoc reviews as directed by the BURS Board or senior management, addressing specific concerns or allegations