Internal Audit Lead Business and Administration

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Internal Audit Lead Business and Administration. The applicant will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements related to HBKU s Administrative and other business functional areas, including Finance and Administration, Communications, Strategic Planning & Partnerships, President s Office, HBKU Press, and other institutional support entities This role ensures that governance, risk management, and internal control processes in these areas are effective, efficient, and aligned with institutional strategic objectives and priorities.

Job Role Description

• Contribute to the development of risk-based Internal Audit plans covering Administrative and other business functional areas.
• Participate in periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate emerging risks affecting administrative and 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 administrative and other 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.
• Provide independent evaluations of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Ensure comprehensive and high-quality documentation of all audit work, including planning, fieldwork, evidence, findings, and conclusions, in accordance with HBKU s internal audit methodology and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and risk-focused audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, risks, and actionable recommendations
• Communicate with management to discuss and validate findings and to support the development of actionable recommendations.
• Escalate unresolved issues or any impairments to independence or conflicts of interest to the internal audit director.
• Prepare and review audit reports for submission to the internal audit director for approval.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of internal audit recommendations and report status updates to the internal audit director.
• Collaborate with center heads, executive directors, and other administrative and business members of the university management team to understand operations and risks.
• Report audit findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
• Facilitate advisory support on academic governance, research compliance, and student-related risks.
• 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.