Chief Audit Executive Job Description

The chief audit executive is responsible for oversight of all internal audit functions and is charged with assuring that an effective internal audit function is in place systemwide. Sample responsibilities include evaluating the reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information; and monitoring and evaluating governance processes.

Organizations can use this sample job description as a starting point to fully define the responsibilities and qualifications for a chief audit executive role.