Internal Audit Lead Academic and Research
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Job Role Description
- Contribute to the development of risk-based Internal Audit plans covering academic, research, innovation, commercialization, and student affairs functional areas.
- Participate in periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate emerging risks affecting academic, research, innovation, commercialization, and student affairs functional areas.
- Develop engagement-level Internal Audit plans in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan.
- Lead or contribute to the execution and reporting of internal audit engagements within the academic, research, innovation, commercialization, and student affairs functions across the university in accordance with Internal Audit standards and methodologies.
- Perform audit fieldwork, analyze data, and evaluate internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Coordinate audit activities with other stakeholders and assurance providers, such as risk management and external auditors as needed.
- Ensure all audit work conforms to the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and HBKU s Internal Audit Methodology.
- Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) activities, as directed by the Internal Audit Director.
- Supervise and mentor audit staff assigned to Internal Audit engagements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance academic, research, innovation, commercialization, and student-related processes and controls.
- Foster continuous improvement by monitoring trends in higher education, research compliance, and student services.
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Collaborate and build trust
- Demonstrate integrity and excellence
- Lead and inspire
- Pioneer disruptive innovation
- Seek knowledge and advancement
- Internal audit planning and execution
• International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
- Technical reporting
- Business acumen
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Risk management
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