Manager, Internal Audit – Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Tertiary Education Research Science and Technology. It draws its mandate from the BQA Act No.24 of 2013.

Its main objectives are to provide for and maintain a National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and to coordinate the Education, Training and Skills Development Quality Assurance System.

 

Job Summary:

 

To lead the implementation of an audit programme aimed at assessing operational efficiency, soundness of business practices, reliability of financial reporting and effectiveness of financial controls and procedures, and compliance with established procedures and applicable laws. The purpose is to assist management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities, and provide the Board and the Audit Committee with an independent and objective assurance on effective corporate governance.

 

Qualifications Authority

Position Requirements:

Education;

• Professional qualifications.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA, Masters in Finance etc.) from a recognised institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to BQA
• Must be a Certified Internal Auditor

Experience;

• At least 8 years post qualification audit experience with proven track record in the development of a strong control environment and/or risk assessment including 4 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in conducting all types of audits (operational, financial and IT)
• Exposure to a similar function in an Educational and Training and/or a related regulatory environment would be an added advantage.

Required Competencies;

• Knowledge of Education and Training sector (policy, strategy, legislation, regulations).
• Knowledge of private and public sector accounting, and financial management systems and conventions.
• Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, methodologies as well as risk management and systems.
• Knowledge of structures, internal controls and processes, information systems and ability to develop recommendations for improvements to these.
• Demonstrated compliance to the professional code of ethics and the standards for internal auditing.
• Computer literate and experience with systems and applications in the specific work area.

Remuneration

BQA offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.

Terms of employment

Fixed term contract of 1-5 years for managerial positions and above and Permanent and Pensionable terms for officer positions and below.

 

Application procedure

Applications with CVs, list of Referees and certified copies of certificates and Omang should be forwarded on or before 4th April 2018 to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Botswana Qualifications Authority

Private Bag BO 340, Gaborone