Chief Audit Executive

Six Sense Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced professional to lead the audit function. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and at least ten years of experience in auditing and accounting. Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, managing budgets, and communicating results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ten years of full-time experience in auditing and accounting including six years of senior management experience.
• Experience with reporting to Exco and/or Board Sub-Committees is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops the strategic plan for the audit function.
• Contributes to the company's strategic plan.
• Prepares and monitors the internal audit and forensic services budget.
• Monitors budget on various projects.
• Develops and maintains governance processes in internal audit.
• Communicates results of audit and advisory projects to management and audit committee.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant post graduate qualification

Certification either as a CIA or CA (SA)

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree
• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Certification either as a CIA or CA (SA)

Experience

• Ten years of full-time experience in auditing and accounting including six of senior management experience.
• Experience with reporting to Exco and / or Board Sub-Committees (ideal)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic alignment
  • Directs and develops the strategic plan for the audit function.
  • Contributes to the Companys strategic plan.
• Financial
  • Prepare and monitor the internal audit and forensic services budget.
  • Monitor budget on projects.
• Governance and Compliance
  • Develops and maintains governance process in internal audit. Work involves :
  • Development of audit charter and / or policies, and procedures / methodologies.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Communicates the results of audit and advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and audit committee (the board of directors where necessary).
• People Management
  • Determine the optimal structure of the function, including considerations of co-sourcing