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Internal Auditor Job at Cavendish University
Cavendish University
Job Description
Cavendish University is seeking a professionally qualified Internal Auditor to provide independent and objective assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the institution. The role holder will be responsible for planning and executing internal audits and providing advisory services that promote operational efficiency and accountability.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all academic and administrative departments.
- Identify process weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks
- Monitor the implementation and corrective actions for identified processes and control weaknesses
- Develop and execute internal audit plans that provide assurance over key financial and operational processes, including payroll, procurement, revenue streams, and asset management.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, and operational efficiency across critical university functions, including Admissions, Examinations, HR, and ICT.
- Provide assurance on the University’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal governance frameworks, other statutory obligations guidelines.
- Review adherence to institutional policies, procedures, and strategic priorities, and identify areas of non-compliance with recommended corrective actions.
- Support the effectiveness of governance structures by coordinating Audit Committee activities, including preparation of agendas, reports, and minutes, and tracking implementation of agreed actions.
- Conduct independent investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, or policy violations, as authorized by the University Audit Committee or in line with approved audit plans.
- Prepare objective evidence-based reports
- Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to the University Council Audit Committee
- Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the annual external audit process and ensure smooth handover of working papers.
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