Office of the Auditor General-Botswana

16/12/2022

Seasons Greetings by The Auditor General of Botswana.

26/10/2022

SADCOPAC underway from 24th to 28th October 2022.

Venue: Grand Aria Hotel

Theme: 'Public Financial Management reforms to ensure accountability, opportunities and challenges'.

Hosts: Parliament of Botswana and
Office of the Auditor General- Botswana

24/10/2022

SADCOPAC

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20/10/2022

18/10/2022

15/09/2022

EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2022
SENIOR ASSISTANT AUDITOR GENERAL-CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AUDIT
VACANCY CODE: 140100119.1

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Botswana for the above post in the Office of the Auditor General, Gaborone.

SALARY PER ANNUM: E1, P464, 484– P483, 312

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:
i) Optional contributory medical aid scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)
ii) New Entrants- A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of the contract.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or equivalent. Professional qualification is required (e.g BICA, ACCA, CA or equivalent. Membership to BICA is a Pre-requisite.

EXPERIENCE
At least sixteen (16) years of relevant work experience of which two (2) years should have been as an Assistant Auditor General or equivalent in the Private Sector or Parastatal.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic direction in the delivery of independent assurance and financial audit services as well as oversee the conduct of audit professionals when assessing the adequacy of internal control structures, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and the accomplishment of programme objectives within public sector organizations.


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Auditing Standards and Governing Requirements
Review and test the robustness of audit facts to regulatory and / or corporate requirements to support identified audit concerns and contrast audit facts with pertinent regulatory and corporate requirements.

2. Customer Focus
Develop and implement client service initiatives and processes to increase client satisfaction, set service standards and ensure compliance to these.

3. Ex*****on and Delivery
Monitoring of a core process of the organization, translate strategic intent into initiatives, execute and deliver initiatives in a disciplined , focused and goal directed way within agreed time frames.

4. Financial Management
Analyze and interpret financial results/reports, understand the interaction between ratios, business deliverables and strategy. Use data to guide strategic and operational decision-making. Understand requirements of an effective and efficient financial environment.

5. Conclusions and Recommendations
Approve final conclusions reached in an engagement based on the overall assessment of the results, and provide an opinion on whether reviewed documentation and audit results give an accurate and fair view of the current state of affairs of an entity.

6. Technical Expertise
Conduct sustained research and explore emerging themes, technologies and approaches for the organization. Offer opinion about policy, direction and application and identify technical expertise required for successful performance.

7. Leading Change
Leading cross functional and organizational change to adapt strategically to changing environmental demands, champion the change, explain business rationale for the change, articulate what the future looks like and inspire the organization.

8. Managing Complexity
Dealing with large scale strategic and long term (3-5) programs, projects and initiatives. Align initiatives and time allocation to core strategic imperatives and value add.



KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Planning and Ex*****on
• Innovating and Driving Change
• Delivering Quality Service

APPLICATIONS:
a) Please quote the above vacancy circular number. In case of serving Public Officers, please state the date of first appointment, present post and salary scale.
b) Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
c) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and National Identity Card.
d) At least two recent work related references (not more than 6 months old)
e) In case of applicants from Parastatals or Private Sector Organizations, please provide proof of current Salary.
f) All applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to: Hand delivery:
Office of the Auditor General Central Business District
Private Bag 0010 Vasha House GABORONE
GABORONE Plot 54357
Fax No: 3900434/3166368

For further information please contact the Human Resources Offices: 3617100/41/7232.

Closing date: 29 SEPTEMBER 2022

13/09/2022

The Management team came in large number to appreciate the stall and filled questions from clients.
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13/09/2022

Congratulations to the team who represented the Auditor General at the recent ended 2022 Consumer Fair.
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13/09/2022

The Office participated at the 2022 Consumer Fair held at Fairgrounds on the 28th August to 04th September 2022 themed " It's more than just shopping". While embracing the theme, the stall took position 2🏆🥈 under Government Department categories. Congradulations team.
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18/08/2022

Auditor General meets with the Executive team from SADCOPAC

14/07/2022

'May your retirement bring you the rest and relaxation you so richly deserves'.

13/07/2022

"Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway."

19/06/2022

Happy father's day to all the dad's.

16/06/2022

The Office of the Auditor General joins in commemorating the day of an African Child under the theme 'Eliminating harmful practices affecting children.'

28/05/2022

Junior Secondary School

27/05/2022

Day 3 (27/05/2022)
Accelerating the rise of a digital economy.
BBNTF

27/05/2022

Junior Secondary School
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26/05/2022

Day 2 (26/05/2022)
Accelerating the rise of a digital economy.
BBNTF

26/05/2022

1st day (25/05/2022) at the BBNTF dubbed 'accelerating the rise of a digital economy.'

26/05/2022

Satellite Primary School were a great host.

29/04/2022

Up kgale

29/04/2022

Last day
Up Kgale we go.

# healthyliving

28/04/2022

Day 2
The committee were drilled on fire safety and evacuation by the Gaborone City Council- Mr Ramotswetla.

28/04/2022

Day 1
The committee was sensitised about Covid 19 infection control in the workplace place by Ms Molefane - DHMT Greater Gaborone while
Ms Shatera of NAHPA created an awareness on the risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases.

28/04/2022

The Office of the Auditor General's Safety, Healthy and Environment Committee kick started it's four day workshop in Lions Park Resort on the 26th April 2022.

15/02/2022

Valentine well spent with colleagues🥰😍😍🥰

04/02/2022

The Office of the Auditor General is the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of the Republic of Botswana. The Auditor General is mandated by Section 124 of the Constitution to audit public accounts of Botswana and forward reports thereof to the Minister responsible for Finance and Economic Development who shall cause them to be laid before the National Assembly.

In addition the Auditor General is expected to examine the economy, efficiency or effectiveness with which any Officer, authority or institution of Government has, in discharge of their duties or official function, applied or utilized the public monies or public supplies at their disposal and submit the report of the findings to the Minister who shall lay such reports before the National Assembly.

VISION
To be a world class Supreme Audit Institution

MISSION
To promote accountability through quality audits and assure the nation that public resources are applied to obtain value for money.

VALUES
1. Botho
2. Competence
3. Confidentiality
4. Teamwork
5. Proffesionism
6. Integrity
7. Independence a d Objectivity.

17/11/2021

The Office of the Auditor General recently published its Annual Report for the year 2020, along with special Report on the preparedness and response of the country towards the Covid 19 pandemic and management of the relief fund.

To access both Reports follow the links below:
https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2021-11/Auditor%20General%27s%20report%202019-2020%20.pdf

https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2021-11/COVID-19%20%20REPORT%20%281%29.pdf

05/10/2021

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

Question 1
What is the mandate of the Office of the Auditor General?
The core business of the Office is to provide an audit service to Government Ministries Departments, Local Authorities and Land Boards and thereafter submit the findings to Parliament, Councils and Boards respectively. The Auditor General’s Annual Report on the Accounts of Botswana Government is the main product of the Office and is a synthesis of cumulative efforts throughout the year. The reports provide an assurance that public resources are used for intended purposes.

Question 2
Has the Office audited Covid-19 Procurements and if yes what are the findings?
The Office has conducted two types of audits, compliance and performance which are in the process of being finalized and will be issued to the relevant authorities. The Office is also in the process of conducting a financial audit on procurement including the purchase of PPE’s, vaccines, wage subsidies and related interventions. As a statutory requirement, all the reports will be tabled in Parliament before the findings can be publicized.

Question 3
What impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Office?
The role of the Auditor General is to build confidence and public trust in the way public resources are utilised. Emergency procurements as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic required the Office to strategize and pay closer scrutiny due to increased risk of abuse of public resources hence the Office had to divert resources from regular audit assignments to follow this shift in audit.
In addition, travel restrictions and associated protocols limited access to clients.

Question 4
What types of audits does the Auditor General conduct?
The Public Audit Act empowers the Auditor General to conduct the following types of audits;
1. Compliance audit
2. Financial audit
3. Performance audit
4. Audit of Performance Information
5. Specialised audit
6. IT audit
7. Forensic Investigations

27/09/2021

Did you Know?

The Public Audit Act empowers the Auditor General to conduct the following types of audits:
1. Compliance Audit
2. Financial Audit
3. Performance Audit
4. Audit of Performance Information
5. Specialised Audit
6. It Audit
7. Forensic Investigations.

22/06/2021

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22/06/2021

A friend Ms Babedi giving an eloquent about Ms Ranna.

22/06/2021

Rest in eternal peace.

22/06/2021

Family

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