Director of Internal Audit

International Locations  |  Permanent

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• Based in Saudi Arabia
• Attractive expatriate package and outstanding lifestyle opportunity

About Our Client
Our client is a major new University focused on becoming a world renowned leader in Science and Technology with a significant and complex portfolio of assets. This is a senior management opportunity of strategic importance reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and university senior management. In addition to unparalleled academic facilities, the unique greenfield campus includes high quality residences, extensive recreational facilities, a genuinely multicultural environment, offering a high quality of life for staff and their families.

Job Description

The Director of Internal Audit directs a comprehensive program of internal auditing within our client. The Director prepares internal audit plans for endorsement by University senior management and approval by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the University internal audit function.
• Identify and assess risks in consultation with University staff and audit team members. Establish and execute recommended plans of work, based on an annual analysis of perceived risks.
• Provide objective assurance and consulting services focused on improving University operations and controls and supporting the University's risk management and governance processes.
• Develop and embed contemporary best of class audit policies practices within the University.
• Assess the adequacy of internal controls throughout the entire organization and recommend improvements in management controls designed to safeguard organizational resources, promote efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as applicable government laws and regulations.
• Ensure all actions of the Internal Audit organization are conducted objectively and with independence.
• Coordinate work with external auditors as appropriate.
• Report annually or more frequently if required to the Board Audit Committee.

The Successful Applicant

Strong knowledge of International Financial Accounting Standards, auditing standards, accounting principles, governance principles, risk management and legal and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge and skills related to information technology and systems auditing so as to structure audits that assess the adequacy of controls within the entire scope of information systems.
• Knowledge and skills relevant to a graduate research University and the administration of internal and external research funding.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with senior administrators and faculty.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all levels of management in a highly culturally diverse organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and management skills.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management skills in a large complex organization
• Bachelor's degree and appropriate professional certification for the Head of an Internal Auditing function.Significant experience at a senior management level managing large complex audit activities within a highly regarded Audit firm, Research University or large complex organisation

What's On Offer
Highly attractive tax free salary plus benefits.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Luis Middleton on +612 8292 2243 quoting job reference A107236777

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