Chief Audit Executive

SUMMARY:
Challenging Executive Management opportunity

POSITION INFO:

• To provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to the Board and leadership on the status of internal controls, risk management and governance within the entity and contribute to the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• To provide leadership and advice on addressing changing risks in the current and future dynamic business environment proactively through an intelligent and risk-based audit plan and the application of advanced technology and analytics.
• Assist the organisation to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
• To provide a strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation and management of the internal audit strategy in line with the strategic objectives and business strategy of the organisation
• Lead and direct the enterprise internal audit management to ensure that strategic and operational internal environment is effectively managed and, applicable statutory and regulatory requirements are complied with.
• Develop and implement fraud and Information technology strategies and tools for internal audit.
• Manage, control and coordinate the full internal audit function of the company.
  
  

Formal Qualifications:
- Chartered accountant South Africa (SA)
- Certified Internal Audit (CIA) as an additional advantage
- Masters level qualification in business or related field

Years of Experience:
- 10+ years proven experience in leading Internal Auditing in a complex business environment of which 7 years should be at senior management level within the field of internal audit