College Internal Auditor

About the role

The Governing Council of the College seeks a qualified Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance and consulting services. The role supports the college in achieving its objectives by evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an efficient financial control system.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure they are authorized, within budget, and compliant with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Assess the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial, and operational controls.
• Evaluate procedures to confirm alignment with the college’s objectives and goals.
• Monitor compliance with policies, plans, and procedures, and appraise performance quality.
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate record‑keeping for decision‑making.
• Identify deficiencies, duplicated functions, waste, or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct special reviews of accounting and internal control systems to minimize weaknesses.

Required profile

• Good first degree or comparable qualification plus a relevant professional qualification and a master’s degree.
• Member of a recognised accountancy professional association and the Institute of Internal/Professional Auditors.
• Minimum 4 years experience as Deputy Internal Auditor in a college of education or similar institution.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with financial systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to complete at least one term of 4 years before the compulsory retirement age of 60.

Required skills

• IT skills
• Financial systems