Palesa Semele

Palesa Semele FCCA, FCA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in internal auditing. Currently serving as the Head of Internal Audit at BBS Bank since August 2012, Palesa supervises the implementation and oversight of the bank's internal audit program, focusing on controls, operating procedures, and compliance. Prior to this role, Palesa held the position of Head Internal Audit at Stanbic Bank, where responsibilities included developing a risk-based annual plan and managing audit resources. At Botswana Development Corporation, Palesa worked as Principal Internal Auditor, evaluating project feasibility and conducting compliance audits. Palesa began a career at Ernst & Young as a Senior Auditor, where duties encompassed audit planning, staff management, and liaison with senior management. Palesa's educational background includes a degree in ACCA from Botswana Accountancy College and a Registered Accountant degree from Lesotho Accountancy College.