REVIEWER – Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority

VACANCY 

BAOA Reviewer Position:

WE’RE HIRING

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 Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (the Authority) was established through the Financial Reporting Act, 2010 as read with the Financial Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2020, as the independent oversight body of the accounting and auditing profession: to regulate the reporting of financial matters of Public Interest Entities (PIEs) and the corporate sector; and for matters incidental thereto.

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

• Organisational 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.