Chief Audit Executive

JOB SCOPE

The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) is responsible for leading the Internal Audit function, preserving its independence, and providing objective assurance and advice to the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and the Board. The role ensures that governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the organization are effective, robust, and aligned with international professional standards.

• Report functionally to the Audit & Risk Committee and administratively to the Board.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based Internal Audit plan approved by the ARC.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Escalate material risks, control failures, or governance concerns directly to the ARC.
• Maintain full organizational independence from executive management.

• Define the Internal Audit strategy, methodology, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) – Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Lead continuous improvement of audit practices, including data analytics and technology-enabled auditing.
• Act as principal advisor to the ARC on audit, governance, and risk matters.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators as appropriate.

• Lead and develop the Internal Audit leadership team (Directors and Managers).
• Ensure appropriate capability, resourcing, and succession planning within Internal Audit.
• Promote ethical conduct, professional discipline, and continuous learning.
• Oversee professional certification and development pathways across the audit pool.

• Present audit plans, reports, and thematic insights to the ARC and Board.
• Engage constructively with senior management while maintaining independence.
• Ensure timely follow-up and reporting on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide advisory input on major initiatives without assuming management responsibility.

• Present audit plans, reports, and thematic insights to the ARC and Board.
• Engage constructively with senior management while maintaining independence.
• Ensure timely follow-up and reporting on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide advisory input on major initiatives without assuming management responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or any relevant field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in audit, risk, or assurance roles.
• Knowledgeable of airports operations (airside/landside, terminal, BHS), technical services (maintenance & mechatronics), commercial and revenue streams.
• Proven leadership at senior or executive level.
• Strong judgement, integrity, and independence of mind.
• Ability to engage credibly with Boards, regulators, and senior executives.
• Strong communication, reporting, and influencing skills.

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Attention to Detail
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Results focus
• Communication
• Situational awareness
• Teamwork