Chief Audit Executive (EKE081)
Centurion
R900 000 – R1,5 Million per annum

Chief Audit Executive who will report directly to the Audit Committee.
This position is for an experienced internal audit leader who enjoys hands-on involvement in planning and executing audit reviews, and in developing a comprehensive internal audit methodology suitable to the public sector environment.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:
? 10 years’ internal audit experience. Added advantage of public sector experience.
? CIA/CISA/CA(SA) or equivalent qualification, with previous internal audit and operational finance experience

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:
The Chief Audit Executive will bring best practice to the internal audit function relative to risk assessment, audit process development, utilisation of automated audit tools, and will be expected to:

? Understand the risk profile of the Organisation;
? Drive the development of and execute risk-based audit plans that clearly define the objective and scope of each review, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies;
? Provide an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for security, privacy and high availability, and compliance with laws, policies and regulations;
? Develop sound relationships with other Business Units, provide support and coaching on how to identify and mitigate risks in their environment;
? Communicate audit findings with Business Units in a timely manner, obtaining agreement on root cause of issues and commitment to implement recommendations;
? Drive the preparation of internal audit reports and presentations to Management at the conclusion of each audit;
? Draft comprehensive audit reports; and
? Follow up and appraise Management on the implementation of corrective actions.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:
? Familiarity with major business processes;
? Strong technical internal audit skills, including IT audit;
? Strong project management;
? Ability to interact appropriately with Senior/Executive level management, Audit Committee and the Board of Directors;
? Ability to establish and maintain sound relationships with auditees;
? Ability to swiftly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations;
? Superior analytical and critical thinking skills;
? Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills;
? Strong influencing and negotiation skills;
? Passion to help improve operations continuously; and
? Sound judgment and ability to act independently.