Head of Department of Business (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies university that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. Position Overview HBKU seeks applications for the position of Internal Audit Lead – Business and Administration. The applicant will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements related to HBKU’s administrative and other business functional areas, including Finance and Administration, Communications, Strategic Planning & Partnerships, President’s Office, HBKU Press, and other institutional support entities. This role ensures that governance, risk management, and internal control processes in these areas are effective, efficient, and aligned with institutional strategic objectives and priorities. Job Role Description Contribute to the development of risk-based Internal Audit plans covering administrative and other business functional areas Participate in periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate emerging risks affecting administrative areas and develop engagement-level audit plans Lead or contribute to execution and reporting of internal audit engagements in accordance with audit standards Perform audit fieldwork, analyze data, and evaluate internal controls and compliance Coordinate audit activities with stakeholders and external auditors as needed Provide independent evaluations of governance, risk management, and internal controls Ensure high-quality documentation of audit work (planning, fieldwork, evidence, findings, conclusions) in accordance with HBKU methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards Prepare clear, risk-focused audit reports with findings, root causes, risks, and recommendations Communicate with management to validate findings and develop recommendations Escalate unresolved issues or independence conflicts to the Internal Audit Director Prepare and review audit reports for approval by the Internal Audit Director Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report progress Collaborate with university leadership to understand operations and risks Report audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders Provide advisory support on academic governance, research compliance, and student-related risks Ensure compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Support quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) activities Supervise and mentor audit staff Identify opportunities to improve academic, research, innovation, and student-related processes Monitor trends in higher education and research compliance Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred) 6–8 years of internal audit experience, including at least 2 years in academic, research, or student-related audits CIA required; CRMA, CISA, or higher education certifications are a plus Experience in higher education or research environments preferred Strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Experience supporting quality assurance and improvement programs Ability to analyze data using audit tools Strong understanding of academic operations, research compliance, and student services Excellent writing and reporting skills; Arabic is an advantage Proficiency in MS Office Additional Requirements / Skills Collaborate and build trust Demonstrate integrity and excellence Lead and inspire Pioneer disruptive innovation Seek knowledge and advancement Internal audit planning and execution International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Technical reporting Business acumen Critical thinking and problem solving Risk management How to Apply To apply, please follow this link. Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates. Deadline Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Remuneration HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance. Equal Opportunity Statement Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies university that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

Position Overview

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Internal Audit Lead – Business and Administration. The applicant will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements related to HBKU’s administrative and other business functional areas, including Finance and Administration, Communications, Strategic Planning & Partnerships, President’s Office, HBKU Press, and other institutional support entities. This role ensures that governance, risk management, and internal control processes in these areas are effective, efficient, and aligned with institutional strategic objectives and priorities.

Job Role Description

Contribute to the development of risk-based Internal Audit plans covering administrative and other business functional areas
Participate in periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate emerging risks affecting administrative areas and develop engagement-level audit plans
Lead or contribute to execution and reporting of internal audit engagements in accordance with audit standards
Perform audit fieldwork, analyze data, and evaluate internal controls and compliance
Coordinate audit activities with stakeholders and external auditors as needed
Provide independent evaluations of governance, risk management, and internal controls
Ensure high-quality documentation of audit work (planning, fieldwork, evidence, findings, conclusions) in accordance with HBKU methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards
Prepare clear, risk-focused audit reports with findings, root causes, risks, and recommendations
Communicate with management to validate findings and develop recommendations
Escalate unresolved issues or independence conflicts to the Internal Audit Director
Prepare and review audit reports for approval by the Internal Audit Director
Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report progress
Collaborate with university leadership to understand operations and risks
Report audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Provide advisory support on academic governance, research compliance, and student-related risks
Ensure compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS)
Support quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) activities
Supervise and mentor audit staff
Identify opportunities to improve academic, research, innovation, and student-related processes
Monitor trends in higher education and research compliance
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
6–8 years of internal audit experience, including at least 2 years in academic, research, or student-related audits
CIA required; CRMA, CISA, or higher education certifications are a plus
Experience in higher education or research environments preferred
Strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS)
Experience supporting quality assurance and improvement programs
Ability to analyze data using audit tools
Strong understanding of academic operations, research compliance, and student services
Excellent writing and reporting skills; Arabic is an advantage
Proficiency in MS Office

Additional Requirements / Skills

Collaborate and build trust
Demonstrate integrity and excellence
Lead and inspire
Pioneer disruptive innovation
Seek knowledge and advancement
Internal audit planning and execution
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
Technical reporting
Business acumen
Critical thinking and problem solving
Risk management

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link.

Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Remuneration

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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