TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER – Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants

Implementation of operational processes that will enable the Institute to provide technical support to stakeholders.

• Coordinates the implementation of Departmental decisions under supervision of Technical & Public Sector Accounting Services Manager

• Conducts technical field and desk research as and when required by management

• Ensures timely and satisfactory response to members’ queries and complaints on technical matters.

• Executes survey and data collection instruments for collection of primary and secondary data required for tracking the Institute’s performance

• Builds and maintains relationships with private sector stakeholders – lawyers, banks, insurance, etc. and provides inputs on changes to stakeholder needs

• Maintains all manual records and the Institute research information database to support the Institute’s work.

• Manages relationship with all internal stakeholders and ensure needs are adequately met.

• Performs substantive testing for practice reviews of non-audit member firms.

• Keeps abreast with new Botswana legislation affecting the finance and accounting field and the new auditing and accounting standards pronouncements, as issued by BAOA.

• Adheres to all SHEQ and corporate governance principles, policies and procedures in area of responsibility.

• Degree in Accounting or any business related field recognized and accepted by BICA.

• Part qualified and studying towards completion of a professional qualification; CA, ACCA, CIMA or any reputable chartered accountancy qualification with at least 3 years’ experience in external audit.

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the IFAC Code of Ethics.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Accountants Act, Financial Reporting Act,Companies Act, and the Income Tax Act.

• Basic knowledge of research will be an added advantage.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae,names and addresses of three referees, and certified copies of certificates to [email protected] or:

The Chief Executive Officer

Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants

Private Bag 0021

Gaborone, Botswana

Please indicate reference code in the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Closing date: 31st January 2019

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.