The Internal Control and Compliance Officer will support the Controller in meeting the requirements of the Internal Control and Compliance function by conducting reviews of all AUS transactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementing of the objectives of internal control and compliance by promoting transparency within the university transactions.
• Liaise with Finance, Supply Chain, Employee Services, Sustainability, Facilities, Campus Development and ICT and IT Security and other areas (as required) to understand the nature of transactions in each department.
• Conduct in-depth review of all AUS transactions (requisitions, purchase orders, direct pay invoices and reimbursements) in line with the objectives of the financial control and compliance function.
• Establish the need for a product or service, including feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis for large scale projects.
• Analyze all possible operational scenarios for the purchase, including assessing any viable and cost-effective alternative solutions and services.
• Understands the life cycle analysis of hardware and equipment.
• Ensure that funds allocated to various departments are used effectively and that items or services procured represent best value for money for the university.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Regularly monitor activities and transactions to identify any deviations from established policies, Board of Trustees resolutions, and Delegation of Authority Manual (DoAM), including implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior within the university by encouraging transparency, honesty and integrity in all dealings.
• In collaboration with Supply Chain, confirm that vendors, suppliers, and partners comply with the organization\'s financial and ethical standards.
• Review and improve internal control and compliance processes based on lessons learned, changing regulations and best practices on regular basis.
• Identify, assess, and determine how the risks are being managed to achieve the University objectives.
• Ensure the economical, efficient and effective use of resources.
• Safeguard the university interests and assets from losses of all kinds, including those arising from fraud, irregularity or corruption.
• Ensure the review of transactions are completed within the expected timelines.
• Report to the Controller on the status of transaction review and the approval/rejection of transactions.
• Report to the Controller on the progress of the implementation of recommendations or deficiencies identified to address control and compliance weaknesses.
• Gather supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
• Carry out additional tasks as may be required from time to time as requested by the Controller.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in related field (Business/Accounting/Finance)
• 3 years of internal audit or relevant financial control/analysis experience
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain process
• Report writing
• UAE National preferred

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master\'s degree in related field: business/accounting/finance
• Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIA)

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, colour, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one\'s qualifications.

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