Chief Internal Auditor at TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority)

Job Description

• The Chief Internal Auditor is a strategic leader who will lead the internal audit function, whilst accountable to the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) on strategic matters. The incumbent will work closely with the CEO and the Executive team.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills are required to ensure excellent performance levels of a modern and effective assurance business function that contributes note worthily to the business. 
• Knowledge of state-owned enterprises will be advantageous. 

Purpose of the Role: 
The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing strategic leadership level towards:

• Providing reasonable assurance to management, Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board, on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes. This is achieved through the execution of assurance, advisory and probity reviews in line with applicable Institute of Internal Auditor’s Standards.
• Furthermore, leading the Combined Assurance process within TCTA, providing foresight and adding value to TCTA. 

Key performance areas: 

• Provide strategic leadership on the 100% completion of the approved Internal Audit (IA) plan by 31 March annually, to provide reasonable assurance to Management, ARC and the Board, on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Lead the Internal Audit business unit to be a client-centric and value-add business unit. 
• Accountable for the strategic leadership on advisory services and Project Governance, in line with the mandate provided and agreed timelines to add value and assist TCTA achieve its objectives.
• Establish professional relationships with key stakeholders such as the Auditor General, DWS etc, with the overall objective to promote the assurance function, on behalf of TCTA.
• Be a respected and responsible leader within the broader context of the business.
• Administering the Anti-Fraud Hotline and conducting Investigations.

Requirements, Compulsory: 

• Registered and certified as an Internal Auditor (CIA). 
• Qualification in Internal Audit or related field. 
• Minimum of 12 years audit experience, including a min of 5 years at Executive management level 

Advantageous:

• MBA or Masters equivalent 
• Leadership Development Programme
• Experience in Project Finance and Project Implementation 
• Being a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)