The Chief Internal Auditor leads the Group's internal audit function and provides independent assurance to the Board and Audit and Risk Committee on governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance across Chobe Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries.

The role delivers a risk-based audit plan aligned with applicable governance, regulatory and professional standards

• Type: full-time
• Location: Maun
• Category: Accounting & Finance
• Closing Date: 202 •••••• 14

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute a risk-based three-year rolling internal audit strategy and annual audit plan approved by the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes across all Group entities.
• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, information technology and forensic audits across lodges, camps, hotels, aviation operations and support functions.
• Review controls in remote and cash-intensive operations, including cash handling, stock and inventory, procurement, revenue completeness and asset safeguarding.
• Report audit findings, root causes and agreed management actions to the Audit and Risk Committee and monitor the timely implementation of remediation plans.
• Maintain the Internal Audit Charter and uphold the independence, objectivity and professional standards of the internal audit function.
• Apply recognised governance, risk management and internal auditing standards in line with the Group's governance framework.
• Coordinate the Group's combined assurance model by aligning internal audit, external audit, management and other assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into fraud, misconduct and whistle-blowing matters and report outcomes appropriately.
• Establish, resource and lead the internal audit function, including budgeting, people development and co-sourcing arrangements where required.
• Promote a culture of ethics, accountability and control awareness across the Group.

Requirements

• A recognised professional qualification such as associate or fellow membership of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), a CA / ACCA qualification.
• The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years' internal and / or external audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior internal audit leadership role, preferably within a listed, multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional group.
• Demonstrable experience of risk-based auditing, combined assurance and reporting to an audit committee.
• Sound working knowledge of the King III Code (and the successor King IV Report on Corporate Governance), the BSE Listings

Requirements

• , the Companies Act and IFRS.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications will be added advantages.
• Experience in the hospitality, tourism, aviation or multi-site operations sector is an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of the IIA International Standards (IPPF), risk management frameworks and internal control principles.
• Independence, objectivity, integrity and professional scepticism.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence credibility at Board, executive and Operational Levels.
• Proficiency in data analytics and computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote camps and operations across Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.

How to Apply

Apply by email: re•••••••••@••••••.com