Chief Audit Executive

CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE – GRADE 4 – FIXED TERM CONTRACT 5 YEARS

LOCATION: BRUMA, JOHANNESBURG

ATNS operates from nine ACSA and 12 other aerodromes.

As a globally competitive employer of choice, ATNS is committed to diversity and has achieved ranking within the top 10 companies in South Africa with regards to female representation at executive levels.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

REPORTING LINE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

REF: ATNS CAE

Purpose: To provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to the Board and ATNS leadership on the status of internal controls, risk management, and governance within the entity and contribute to the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Strategy and Leadership: Lead conceptualisation, design, implementation, and review of the overall Internal Audit strategy aligned to the business needs, ATNS' vision, and business strategy.
2. Ensure that internal audit goals are aligned with the strategic goals of ATNS.
3. Lead the internal audit activities in accordance with the internal audit charter and the mandatory elements of the internal audit professional practice framework and standards.
4. Provide the Internal Audit input into ATNS's long-term strategy.
5. Set clear targets for the Internal Audit function and ensure the achievement of such targets.
6. Internal Audit Risk Management: Ensure that Internal Audit strategic plans are aligned with the Enterprise-wide risk management plan.
7. Proactively identify all strategic, operational, as well as functional risks related to internal auditing.
8. Audit and Risk Committee Reporting: Attend all Audit & Risk Committee meetings.
9. Respond appropriately to the requests of executives and Audit & Risk Committee.
10. Management and Co-ordination of Internal Audit Function: Develop and maintain a combined assurance framework.
11. Test compliance with regulatory requirements.
12. Stakeholder Management: Develop and nurture effective, long-lasting relationships with strategic business partners.
13. People Management: Ensure the availability of skilled and competent staff in the internal audit function.
14. Internal Audit Standards: Effectively manage the internal audit activity to ensure it adds value to the organization.
15. Financial Management: Lead the development, utilisation, and management of the departmental budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Chartered Accountant South Africa (SA)
2. Certified Internal Audit (CIA) as an additional advantage
3. Masters level qualification in business or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

10 years proven experience in leading Internal Auditing in a complex business environment, of which 7 years should be at senior management level within the field of internal audit.

The incumbent will be based at the ATNS offices currently in Bruma.

The appointment is made on a 5-year Fixed-Term contract basis.

Applicants will be subjected to credibility assessment, psychometric assessment, and security clearance. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Please do not send certificates, diplomas, or testimonials.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.

Conditions of Service: ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people.

This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS' Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act are encouraged to apply. People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the EE Plan.