PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – NBFIRA

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Help drive the Internal Audit mission to add value and inspire positive change in the Authority’s governance, risk management and internal control processes. The incumbent reports to, and is under the supervision of, the Chief Internal Audit Executive, with no direct reports.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Responsible for the execution of all aspects of assurance and advisory engagements (Planning, Fieldwork, Reporting and Issue Tracking), in accordance with the annual Internal Audit plan and in line with the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Scopes and plans audits/ projects based on a thorough risk assessment to ensure adequate coverage of activities, risks, processes or transactions.
• Prepares professional work papers that follow the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and documentation that adequately supports all audit area conclusions and audit issues.
• Performs detailed review of the audit team members’ work papers to ensure adequacy of audit documentation
• Supervises and monitors progress of work performed by audit team members
• Drafts and shares audit observations and audit issues with internal audit management and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Provides timely status reports to ensure that audit deliverables meet quality standards and timelines required by the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Prepares draft audit reports for the review and approval by the Team Manager or Chief Internal Audit Executive.
• Communicates audit results to management in a clear and concise manner, including any issues and action plans for corrective action or improvement.
• Facilitates teamwork by contributing to team efforts, sharing responsibility for team results and exhibiting a positive attitude.
• Leads meetings, interacts / communicates with all levels of the Authority, and develops value-added relationships with process owners and department management.
• Reviews proposed changes to professional standards, principles, and guidelines, and recommends revisions and/or expansions to the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Functions in a highly professional and confidential manner, maintaining independence and objectivity from the areas audited, in compliance with internal auditing standards and ethics as depicted in the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, Business or related area
• Membership of an internationally recognised institute of auditors or accountants (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CA, IIA).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
• Eight (8) years post qualification experience within an audit environment
• Expert knowledge of audit processes, corporate governance, risk management.
• Knowledge of international Accounting/financial/internal audit practices and standards

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• A strong understanding of internal auditing standards, strategic and operational risks and controls, and leading business practices.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently Ability to influence, lead and motivate team members
• Display a high standard of ethics and professionalism

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications, CV, certified copies of their academic qualification, and contact details of three referees (3) for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer to:

Email: [email protected]
Or by post to:
Chief Executive Officer
NBFIRA
Private Bag 00314
Gaborone

Telephone: (+267)3102595 / 3686100
Fax: (+267) 3102376

Closing date: 11th February 2019.

Preference will be given to qualifying citizen applicants. Further, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.