Chief Assurance Officer: Internal Audit & Risk Leader

Airports Company South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) in Gauteng seeks a seasoned assurance leader to head internal audit, reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee and CEO. You will shape the annual plan, provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance, and drive the combined assurance framework across the organisation.

You will lead a capable team, align IA activities with external auditors, and maintain charter governance in line with IPPF, IIA/SAICA standards,

Qualifications

• Honours Degree (NQF 8) in internal auditing, accounting, finance, risk management or equivalent.
• MBA/MBL or master’s degree (NQF Level 9) is advantageous.
• CIA and CA (SA) designations are essential.
• Registration with IIA and SAICA is essential; ISACA recommended.
• Total of 13 years’ experience, incl. 8 years in audit execution and management within large, complex regulated organisations and 5 years at senior management level.
• Knowledge of internal auditing processes, corporate governance, combined assurance frameworks and cyber security governance.
• ERP systems and audit analysis/automation tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy and lead 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 legislation and IPPF; secure Board approval.
• Lead and coordinate the combined assurance framework to optimise coverage and reduce duplication.
• Ensure compliance with IIA standards and set QA standards for audit methodology.
• Provide assurance over IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and data management; drive technology-enabled auditing and data analytics.
• Provide independent assurance on contract governance, procurement compliance and supplier performance management.
• Oversee whistleblowing and ethics reporting framework; investigations conducted independently and professionally.
• Report significant findings, trends, control failures and ethical risks to Audit and Risk Committee and Board.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Audit and Risk Committee; foster relationships with Board, executives, external auditors and regulators.
• Lead, develop and mentor Internal Audit team and manage divisional budget.
• Align IA programs with external auditors to optimise coverage and prevent duplication.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Auditing expertise

Education

Honours Degree (NQF8) in internal auditing/ finance

MBA/MBL or master’s degree (NQF9)

CIA designation

CA (SA) designation

IIA/SAICA registrations

Tools

ERP systems

Audit analytics tools

Job description

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) in Gauteng seeks a seasoned assurance leader to head internal audit, reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee and CEO. You will shape the annual plan, provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance, and drive the combined assurance framework across the organisation.

You will lead a capable team, align IA activities with external auditors, and maintain charter governance in line with IPPF, IIA/SAICA standards,