Auditing Jobs in Kuwait

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: Internal Auditor</span></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> Staff <br><span>Reports To:</span> Director of Internal Audit<br><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. A credible, independent internal audit function is foundational to this strategy: WASC evaluators will assess whether AIU has the operational integrity, process discipline, and risk management culture that institutional accreditation requires. The Director of Internal Audit builds and sustains that foundation.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw<br></p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function. Its purpose is not to find fault it is to give AIU's leadership and Board the confidence that the institution's operations, processes, and controls are functioning as intended and are fit for the purposes the RISE Strategy demands.</p><br> <p>The Internal Auditor assists in carrying out operational audits across academic and administrative functions, identifying risks, recommending improvements, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.</p><br> <p><span>Position Summary</span></p><br> <p>The Internal Auditor performs operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across AIU's academic and administrative units. The role evaluates internal controls, reviews institutional processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and assists management in strengthening governance and operational effectiveness.</p><br> <p>Working under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor conducts audit engagements, documents findings, prepares audit reports, and monitors corrective actions while maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Audit Planning and Execution</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Participate in the execution of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</li> <li>Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits across academic and administrative departments.</li> <li>Perform audit fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and testing of internal controls.</li> <li>Assess whether institutional policies, procedures, and regulations are consistently applied.</li> <li>Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.</li> <li>Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional auditing standards.</li> </ul> <p><span>Operational and Process Reviews</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and academic processes.</li> <li>Review Human Resources, Procurement, Student Affairs, Information Technology, Finance, and other operational functions for compliance with University policies.</li> <li>Assess whether established internal controls adequately mitigate operational risks.</li> <li>Verify that corrective actions from previous audits have been implemented effectively.</li> </ul> <p><span>Governance and Compliance</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Evaluate compliance with University policies and procedures.</li> <li>Review compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, applicable regulatory requirements, and institutional governance practices.</li> <li>Assist in assessing policy implementation across schools and departments.</li> <li>Support reviews of conflict-of-interest disclosures, policy compliance, and governance documentation.</li> </ul> <p><span>Risk Management</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist in identifying operational risks affecting the University.</li> <li>Contribute to maintaining the institutional risk register.</li> <li>Support periodic risk assessments across departments.</li> <li>Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans and report outstanding issues.</li> </ul> <p><span>Audit Reporting</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports.</li> <li>Document audit observations, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.</li> <li>Discuss preliminary findings with department management.</li> <li>Present audit results to the Director of Internal Audit for review.</li> </ul> <p><span>Follow-up Activities</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Track management action plans resulting from audit findings.</li> <li>Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.</li> <li>Maintain records of outstanding audit recommendations.</li> <li>Prepare follow-up reports on implementation progress.</li> </ul> <p><span>Advisory and Special Projects</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Provide advisory support on internal controls, process improvements, and risk management.</li> <li>Assist with investigations into reported irregularities, policy violations, or operational concerns when assigned.</li> <li>Participate in special audit assignments and institutional projects.</li> <li>Support preparation for accreditation reviews by evaluating operational evidence and compliance processes.</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications</span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related field.</li> <li>Master's degree is preferred.</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, compliance, risk management, or a related field.</li> <li>Experience conducting operational or process audits is preferred.</li> <li>Experience in higher education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment is an advantage.</li> <li>Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.</li> <li>CIA certification or progress toward obtaining CIA certification is preferred.</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills and Competencies</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to prepare professional audit reports with clear recommendations.</li> <li>Sound understanding of internal control principles and audit methodologies.</li> <li>Ability to analyze complex processes and identify operational risks.</li> <li>High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit documentation tools.</li> <li>Ability to build effective working relationships across the University while maintaining audit independence.</li> </ul> <p><span>Working Relationships</span></p><br> <p>The Internal Auditor works collaboratively with all academic and administrative departments while maintaining professional independence. The role regularly interacts with department heads, faculty, staff, and senior administrators during audit engagements and reports directly to the Director of Internal Audit.</p><br> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant professional certification.</li> <li>Knowledge of higher education governance and accreditation standards (particularly WSCUC) is desirable.</li> <li>Familiarity with Kuwait regulatory and compliance requirements is an advantage.</li> <li>Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) methodologies is preferred.</li> </ul> <p>Submit applications via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience and no later than December 2026.</p><br> <p>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the principled governance of Kuwaiti higher education.</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Position Summary </b></p><br> <p>About Deloitte: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training &amp; Development Excellence Award. </p><br> <p><b>Our Purpose </b></p><br> <p>Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities. </p><br> <p>Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact: </p><br> <ul> <li>Lead the way</li> <li>Serve with integrity</li> <li>Take care of each other</li> <li>Foster inclusion</li> <li>Collaborate for measurable impact</li> </ul> <p><b>Audit &amp; Assurance | Senior </b></p><br> <p>During your tenure as a Senior in Audit &amp; Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas: </p><br> <ul> <li>Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by seeking to understand their service levels expectations and what matters to them individually.</li> <li>Delivers high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls.</li> <li>Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins.</li> <li>Adapts template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including the areas of audit focus. Understands the structure of the group audit and for whom the referral instructions are intended.</li> <li>Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to them.</li> <li>Assists in tracking deliverables from component auditors and seeks to understand the relevance and importance of these.</li> <li>Appropriately links risks, controls, procedures and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis.</li> <li>Can articulate the audit quality milestones, the ways in which teams demonstrate completeness of milestones, and how the audit quality milestones contribute to audit quality.</li> <li>Understands the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and is prepared to offer challenge around whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle.</li> <li>Prepares documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask and distinguishes accounting judgements and conclusions from auditing judgements and conclusions.</li> <li>Understands that it is important to develop relationships beyond the finance function in order to better understand the entity's business and apply professional skepticism.</li> <li>Has a practical awareness of the risks around the engagement lifecycle and regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policies.</li> </ul> <p><b>Leadership Capabilities: </b></p><br> <ul> <li>Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.</li> <li>Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.</li> <li>Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.</li> <li>Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.</li> </ul> <p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><br> <ul> <li>Degree in Accounting or related field. Graduate degree is desired.</li> <li>4+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.</li> <li>Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues.</li> <li>Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.</li> <li>International accounting qualification is desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA. Preferably CA.</li> <li>Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English). </li> </ul> <p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. </p><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 – 5 years of experience, including prior experience working as a Merchandiser in an FMCG brand.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior hands-on experience using a retail execution/merchandising application (e.g., Shelvz or similar) is required.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Valid Kuwait driving license, with willingness to travel daily across assigned retail outlets.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficient user of smartphone/tablet-based merchandising applications and basic Microsoft Office tools.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and audit documentation.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working knowledge of merchandising standards, planograms, and POSM.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fluent in English: writing, reading, and speaking.</p><p>Ability to work independently in the field and manage a daily outlet visit schedule.</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior hands-on experience using a retail execution/merchandising application (e.g., Shelvz or similar) is required.</p></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Job description</b> </p><br><p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.</p><br> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​</p><br> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world.</p><br> <p><b>The opportunity</b></p><br> <p>EY is looking for Arabic speaking Senior Auditors to support our Kuwait Audit team and help our clients meet their requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. This is a great opportunity for Audit professionals who are fluent in Arabic &amp; English and have substantial experience in external audit</p><br> <p><b>Your key responsibilities</b></p><br> <p>As a senior member of the Audit team you will participate in audit engagements, working effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating the reporting manager on progress. You will also help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.</p><br> <p>Actively establishing internal and external relationships, and identifying and escalating potential business opportunities for EY will be essential, as well contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. You'll confirm that the work delivered to clients is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.</p><br> <p><b>Skills and attributes for success</b></p><br><p>Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.</p><br> <p><b>Qualification &amp; Experience</b></p><br> <ul> <li>Strong academic record, including a Bachelors degree in Accounting or a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA or CPA)</li> <li>Candidates not yet professionally qualified must be actively pursuing a recognized qualification, with a commitment to complete within 18 months of joining</li> <li>Minimum of four years' relevant experience in external audit</li> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required</li> </ul> <p><b>What we look for</b></p><br> <p>We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.</p><br> <p><b>What we offer you </b></p><br> <p>At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.</p><br> <p>To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.</p><br> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world</b></p><br> <p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p><br> <p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p><br> <p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p><br> <p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. </p><br><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Internal Auditor performs operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across AIU's academic and administrative units. The role evaluates internal controls, reviews institutional processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and assists management in strengthening governance and operational effectiveness. Working under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor conducts audit engagements, documents findings, prepares audit reports, and monitors corrective actions while maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Audit Planning and Execution</p><ul><li>Participate in the execution of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</li><li>Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits across academic and administrative departments.</li><li>Perform audit fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and testing of internal controls.</li><li>Assess whether institutional policies, procedures, and regulations are consistently applied.</li><li>Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional auditing standards.</li></ul><p>Operational and Process Reviews</p><ul><li>Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and academic processes.</li><li>Review Human Resources, Procurement, Student Affairs, Information Technology, Finance, and other operational functions for compliance with University policies.</li><li>Assess whether established internal controls adequately mitigate operational risks.</li><li>Verify that corrective actions from previous audits have been implemented effectively.</li></ul><p>Governance and Compliance</p><ul><li>Evaluate compliance with University policies and procedures.</li><li>Review compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, applicable regulatory requirements, and institutional governance practices.</li><li>Assist in assessing policy implementation across schools and departments.</li><li>Support reviews of conflict-of-interest disclosures, policy compliance, and governance documentation.</li></ul><p>Risk Management</p><ul><li>Assist in identifying operational risks affecting the University.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining the institutional risk register.</li><li>Support periodic risk assessments across departments.</li><li>Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans and report outstanding issues.</li></ul><p>Audit Reporting</p><ul><li>Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports.</li><li>Document audit observations, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.</li><li>Discuss preliminary findings with department management.</li><li>Present audit results to the Director of Internal Audit for review.</li></ul><p>Follow-up Activities</p><ul><li>Track management action plans resulting from audit findings.</li><li>Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.</li><li>Maintain records of outstanding audit recommendations.</li><li>Prepare follow-up reports on implementation progress.</li></ul><p>Advisory and Special Projects</p><ul><li>Provide advisory support on internal controls, process improvements, and risk management.</li><li>Assist with investigations into reported irregularities, policy violations, or operational concerns when assigned.</li><li>Participate in special audit assignments and institutional projects.</li><li>Support preparation for accreditation reviews by evaluating operational evidence and compliance processes.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, compliance, risk management, or a related field.</li><li>Experience conducting operational or process audits is preferred.</li><li>Experience in higher education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment is an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.</li><li>CIA certification or progress toward obtaining CIA certification is preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to prepare professional audit reports with clear recommendations.</li><li>Sound understanding of internal control principles and audit methodologies.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex processes and identify operational risks.</li><li>High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit documentation tools.</li><li>Ability to build effective working relationships across the University while maintaining audit independence.</li><li>Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant professional certification.</li><li>Knowledge of higher education governance and accreditation standards (particularly WSCUC) is desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with Kuwait regulatory and compliance requirements is an advantage.</li><li>Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) methodologies is preferred.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Position:</strong> Director of Internal Audit</p><p><strong>Classification:</strong> Director</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Functional reporting to the Audit &amp; Risk Committee if the BoT and Administrative to the President.</p><p><strong>Department Profile</strong></p><p>The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function. Its purpose is not to find fault it is to give AIU's leadership and Board the confidence that the institution's operations, processes, and controls are functioning as intended and are fit for the purposes the RISE Strategy demands. Where they are not, the Director identifies the gap, quantifies the risk, and recommends practical, implementable improvements. Critically, AIU's internal audit function focuses on operational and process assurance not financial audit. Financial auditing is conducted by AIU's independently appointed external auditor. The Director of Internal Audit does not duplicate that work. Instead, this role covers the institutional territory that financial auditors do not: academic process integrity, HR and procurement process compliance, IT governance, student affairs operations, research grant management, and the operational evidence that WASC accreditation requires.</p><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><p>The Director of Internal Audit provides independent, risk-based operational assurance across all institutional functions. Using a structured annual audit plan approved by the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee, the Director examines whether AIU's processes, controls, and governance mechanisms are working as intended identifying risks, recommending improvements, and tracking implementation of corrective actions. The scope spans five operational domains:</p><ul><li><strong>Operational Process Audit:</strong> Systematic review of institutional workflows and operating procedures from student admissions to faculty evaluation assessing whether processes are efficient, consistently followed, and producing intended outcomes.</li><li><strong>Governance &amp; Compliance Audit:</strong> Assessment of whether AIU's governance structures, Board policies, and institutional policies are being implemented as written with particular focus on the policies required for WSCUC accreditation.</li><li><strong>Risk Management:</strong> Identification, assessment, and monitoring of institutional operational risks developing and maintaining AIU's risk register, advising the President and Board on emerging risks, and recommending mitigation measures.</li><li><strong>Academic &amp; Research Integrity Audit:</strong> Process-level review of academic operations curriculum delivery, assessment practices, research grant compliance, faculty performance documentation, and accreditation evidence management to confirm that stated practices are actual practices.</li><li><strong>Special Investigations &amp; Advisory:</strong> Conducting investigations into reported irregularities, process failures, or governance concerns and providing advisory support to institutional leaders on internal control design, policy development, and risk mitigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Audit Planning and Annual Audit Programme</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based Annual Audit Plan covering all significant institutional operational areas approved by the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee each November before the academic year to which it applies</li><li>Prioritise audit engagements based on a formal, documented institutional risk assessment conducted annually ranking operational areas by likelihood and impact of material process failure or non-compliance</li><li>Ensure the audit programme addresses the operational evidence requirements of WSCUC accreditation.</li><li>Manage the audit calendar to ensure that all planned engagements are completed within the academic year and that findings are reported to relevant management before the next audit cycle begins</li><li>Review and update the audit plan during the year in response to significant changes in institutional priorities, identified risks, or Board direction</li></ul><p><strong>Operational and Process Audit Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct structured operational audits of institutional processes from student application and enrolment through graduation, from faculty recruitment and evaluation through promotion, from budget request through expenditure approval assessing whether each process is documented, consistently applied, and producing intended outcomes</li><li>Examine procurement and vendor management processes to confirm that purchases are properly authorized, competitively tendered where required, and that contracts are managed in accordance with AIU policy and Kuwait procurement regulations</li><li>Review HR processes recruitment, contract management, performance evaluation, leave management to confirm consistent application across all departments and schools</li><li>Audit student affairs operations admissions decisions, academic standing determinations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling to confirm that stated policies are applied equitably and consistently</li><li>Review IT governance processes system access controls, data management, change management procedures in coordination with the CIO and providing an independent assurance layer over IT operational risk</li><li>Prepare clear, actionable audit reports for every engagement stating the scope, the evidence examined, the findings, the risk rating, and specific recommendations shared with the relevant Dean or VP before submission to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee</li></ul><p><strong>Governance and Policy Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Assess whether AIU's Policies are being operationally implemented confirming that policy commitments are happening as the policies describe</li><li>Review the institution's compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and Kuwait data protection standards identifying any gaps between regulatory obligation and operational practice</li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of AIU's shared governance structures confirming that the Faculty Council has genuine operational authority in academic matters, that its decisions are recorded and implemented, and that shared governance is substantive rather than performative</li><li>Conduct a periodic Governance Health Check an annual structured assessment of Board Committee effectiveness, Board self-evaluation process completion, and Presidential evaluation documentation reported directly to the Board Chair</li><li>Review all institutional conflicts of interest disclosures, related-party transaction documentation, and whistleblower reports ensuring these processes are functioning and that issues raised are tracked to resolution</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong> Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or Public Administration is required. A professional audit or accounting qualification at a level equivalent to a master's degree may be accepted in place of an academic master's.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong> Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, or risk management with at least three (3) years at a supervisory or management level</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting operational and process audits not exclusively financial audits with documented experience examining institutional workflows, governance compliance, and HR and procurement processes</li><li>Prior experience in a higher education, public sector, or comparably governed institution is a significant advantage candidates must understand the governance environment of a university, including shared governance and Board oversight</li><li>Experience working with or reporting to a Board-level Audit Committee candidates must be comfortable preparing and presenting audit reports at governance level, in non-technical language</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining an institutional risk register and conducting structured risk assessments</li><li>GCC or Kuwait experience is an advantage familiarity with Kuwait Labor Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and the operating context of a private institution in Kuwait is valued</li><li>CIA and CRMA Certifications are strongly preferred.</li><li><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong> Exceptional written communication audit reports are the primary product of this office; the Director must write clearly, precisely, and without jargon.</li><li>Professional independence and objectivity the Director must maintain impartiality in all engagements, resist pressure from management to soften findings, and escalate conflicts of interest to the Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee without hesitation</li><li>Analytical rigor the ability to examine complex institutional processes, identify the point of control failure, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and recommend solutions that address the root cause rather than its manifestation</li><li>Interpersonal intelligence effective internal auditing requires trust; the Director must build constructive relationships with the people being audited, positioning the audit function as a partner in improvement rather than an instrument of sanction</li><li>Discretion and confidentiality the Director handles sensitive institutional information, whistleblower disclosures, and investigation findings; absolute discretion is non-negotiable</li><li>Familiarity with WASC or comparable accreditation standards is a material advantage in this role</li></ul><p></p></section>