College Internal Auditor

About the role

The College Internal Auditor provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to enhance the college’s operations. By applying a systematic approach, the auditor helps the institution achieve its objectives through improved 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 policies and statutory requirements.
• Scrutinise proposed expenditures for compliance with control systems.
• Determine the reliability and adequacy of accounting, financial, and operational controls.
• Evaluate procedures to confirm alignment with stated objectives and goals.
• Assess asset safeguarding and the accuracy of records used for decision‑making.
• Report deficiencies, duplicated functions, waste, or inefficiencies to the Principal with remedial recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews of accounting and internal control systems to minimise weaknesses.

Required profile

• Good first degree or comparable qualification, a relevant professional qualification and a master’s degree in the relevant area.
• Member of a recognised accountancy professional association and the Institute of Internal/Professional Auditors.
• At least 4 years experience as Deputy Internal Auditor in a college of education or a comparable 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 four years before the compulsory retirement age of 60.

Required skills

• IT skills
• Financial systems