Head Chief Audit Executive - INTA24000 at City of Ekurhuleni

Key performance areas:

• Ensure progressive leadership through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of a functional management frameworks and operational delivery.
• Enforce Compliance to the IIA Standards, National Treasury Internal Audit Framework, MFMA, MSA, etc.
• Improve business organization and risk management by providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare Internal Audit Charter for approval by Audit Committee and monitor implementation and compliance thereof.
• Oversee the conducting of internal audits in order to evaluate and improve the quality, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in selected areas of the CoE.
• Ensure that the CoE meets its financial and operational mandates to the expectations of the stakeholders and communities of the CoE.
• Provide effective governance and financial risk management strategies for the CoE
• Provide for the effective utilization of the CoE resources according to prescribed legislation and guidelines.
• Ensure that good relations with the customers are sustainable and fruitful to the organization
• Influence the development of clear human capability and accountability frameworks within the department in support of people management strategies.

Core Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting / Auditing or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), RGA, or CA(SA) and /or other relevant professional designation.
• Membership of the IIA.
• Master of Business Admin (MBA/ MBL) and/or CA (SA) will be an added advantage.
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar environment of which 5 should have been at Senior Management level obtained within governance, risk compliance or auditing environment
• Knowledge and experience of the Municipal Finance Management Act and National Treasury Internal Audit Framework
• Knowledge of various legislation applicable to field of work.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• High- level organisational, communication, financial, budgetary and stakeholder management skills
• Performance management skills
• Local government experience