Chief Audit Executive

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Overview This role is for a Chief Audit Executive at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). The position seeks a seasoned assurance leader to be the custodian of independent assurance, leading a future-focused internal audit function. This function aims to strengthen accountability, enhance organisational resilience, and support informed decision-making at Board level. The Chief Audit Executive reports functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, providing independent strategic assurance to the Board and Executive Management on governance, risk management, technology, internal controls, and organisational performance. What you will do * Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy and lead the development of the annual audit plan in line with ACSA’s strategic intent. * Provide independent assurance on governance effectiveness, risk management maturity, internal control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. * Develop, maintain, and review the Internal Audit Charter in line with applicable legislation and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and obtain Audit and Risk Committee and Board approval. * Lead and coordinate the combined assurance framework to optimise assurance coverage and reduce duplication. * Ensure compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ standards and set the quality assurance standards for the audit methodology. * Provide assurance over IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation, and data management, and drive technology-enabled auditing and data analytics. * Provide independent assurance on contract governance, procurement compliance, and supplier performance management. * Provide strategic oversight of the whistleblowing and ethics reporting framework, and ensure investigations are conducted independently, objectively, and professionally. * Report significant findings, trends, control failures, and emerging ethical risks to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board. * Serve as principal advisor to the Audit and Risk Committee, and foster constructive relationships with the Board, Executive Management, external auditors, and regulators. * Lead, develop, and mentor the Internal Audit team and manage the divisional budget. * Ensure alignment of Internal Audit programs and activities with external auditors to optimise audit coverage and to prevent duplication. Requirements (from the original advert) * A relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in internal auditing, accounting, finance, risk management, or equivalent is essential. * A Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Leadership (MBL), a master’s degree in accounting, or equivalent (NQF Level 9) is advantageous. * Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Chartered Accountant (SA) designations are essential. * Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and SAICA is essential, and ISACA registration is recommended. * A total of 13 years’ experience, including 8 years in audit execution and management within large, complex regulated organisations and 5 years at senior management level is essential. * Knowledge of internal auditing processes, corporate governance, combined assurance frameworks, and cyber security governance. * Knowledge of financial management, contract management, project management, and quality management. * Intermediate proficiency in ERP systems and in audit analysis and automation tools. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a seasoned assurance leader ready to lead a future-focused internal audit function. This individual combines strong analytical thinking and attention to detail with the leadership capacity to guide an independent assurance function. They should communicate and write with clarity, build relationships of trust, facilitate and negotiate effectively, manage conflict, and cope well under pressure. The individual must be results-oriented, well-organised, and able to solve complex problems, with a demonstrable affinity for ethics and integrity. Deadline 03 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-audit-executive-airports-company-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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