CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE
Introduction
Salary: R1 729,126.00 – R2 034,265.00
Purpose of the job
To provide an independent and objective assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance. To support the Council and the Audit Risk Ethics and Disclosures Committee (AREDC) to examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of controls within ICASA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct the identification, evaluation and monitoring of key risk areas, and develop the Audit Strategy and the Annual Audit Plan
- Prepare a 3-year rolling audit plan
- Lead the audit function in playing a strategic role in embedding the principles of good governance and in ensuring that the standards of ethical behaviour are upheld
- Provide value-added consulting activities that offer proactive as opposed to reactive assurance
- Prepare and annually review the Internal Audit and AREDC Charters
- Consult and provide technical and operational assistance to the business on implementing best practices in Internal Control and on improving its risk management process
- Continuously monitor and report on improvement areas to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation (e.g. PFMA, Treasury and GRAP as well as the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the company’s policies and procedures)
- Ensure that Corporate Governance processes are adequately managed
- Conduct preliminary reviews of systems and business processes, and identify key risk areas
- Maintain stakeholder relations with Council, EXCO and AREDC and report on findings and make recommendations
- Assist Management and Council in designing adequate systems of control where weaknesses are identified
- Conduct quality control reviews of the work of the audit staff, and perform staff mentoring, manage staff performance and on-the-job-training and development
- Review and assess the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function
- Validate the Performance Information Report before approval by Council.
Desired Qualifications
- A Relevant Masters Degree (NQF Level 9)
- Certified Internal Auditor an added advantage
- 3-5 years experience at the Executive/ Board level
- 3-5 years experience in Senior Management
- 10 years internal audit experience
- Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Governance Frameworks
- Audit techniques (Including CAATS)
- Knowledge and experience in QAR reviews
- Knowledge and experience in conducting governance and security reviews.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
- Results management
- Planning and organising
- Leading and managing change
- Developing others
- Resource management
- Fostering learning.
Interested?
Closing Date: 23 Oktober
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