Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor will ensure effective controls across the school’s processes, operations and systems, promoting transparency and good governance. Working closely with the Principal, Risk Committee and Board, the role focuses on preventing sharp practices and eliminating leakages.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute the annual internal audit work plan.
• Continuously assess business and operational risks and establish mitigating controls.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits, and investigate reported irregularities.
• Identify duplications, leakages and weaknesses, providing recommendations to improve internal control systems.
• Verify adherence to the school’s Policies, Procedures and Processes (PPP) manual.
• Interpret reports and data to advise senior leadership on risk exposure.
• Collaborate with external auditors during independent examinations of financial statements.
• Prepare and submit periodic activity and management reports to the Board.

Required profile

• First degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA; CISA is an advantage).
• Minimum ten years of internal audit experience in a reputable organization or eight years in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, accounting standards, GAAP and auditing guidelines.
• Understanding of internal controls specific to educational institutions.

Required skills

• Internal audit and risk assessment methodologies.
• Corporate governance procedures.
• GAAP and auditing standards.
• Design and testing of internal controls for education settings.
• Proficiency with SAGE Evolution.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Financial systems and IT systems controls.