Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor will support the Office of Internal Audit in delivering operational, compliance and risk‑based audits across academic and administrative units of AIU. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the role ensures that internal controls are effective and that governance standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements in line with the annual risk‑based audit plan, including fieldwork, testing of controls and documentation of findings.
• Evaluate the efficiency of processes in HR, Procurement, Student Affairs, IT, Finance and other functions, and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with university policies, Kuwait Labour Law and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear audit reports with observations, root causes and practical recommendations, and follow up on management action plans.
• Support risk identification, maintain the institutional risk register and assist with special projects such as accreditation preparation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in internal, operational or compliance auditing, preferably in higher education or a regulated environment.
• Progress toward or possession of CIA certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with high integrity and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Compliance
• Audit documentation tools
• Internal control frameworks
• Audit methodologies
• Operational auditing
• Risk management
• Microsoft Office applications
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)