Job Description

Post: Senior Internal Auditor - IT & Audit Analytics
Position Summary
Senior Auditor - IT & Audit Analytics will support the Internal Audit Function in planning and executing audits across financial, operational, IT, and administrative areas. The role is integral in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
This position will also be responsible for developing, compiling, and delivering data analytics to assist audit teams during the planning phase and prior to the commencement of fieldwork. In addition, respond to ad-hoc analytics requests from Internal Audit Director and participate in audits related to financial, operational, IT, and compliance risks.
Job Responsibilities

• Audit Planning

• Support the Internal Audit Function in implementing the Internal Audit Charter and executing audits across AUS Departments.
• Participate in audit planning discussions to define scope, priorities, timelines, and contribute to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Identify significant business processes, conduct initial risk assessments, and define key focus areas for each audit assignment.
• Lead information gathering through document reviews and stakeholder discussions to support audit planning and testing strategies.
• Assist in drafting scope letters and prepare agendas for kick-off and exit meetings to ensure clear communication throughout the audit.
• Develop and update audit testing strategies to address identified risks and ensure alignment with audit objectives.
• Evaluate internal controls, assess risk impact and likelihood, and revise plans as needed based on ongoing insights.
• Work closely with auditees to finalize risk assessments and ensure audit activities align with AUS priorities.
• Conduct financial, operational, and IT internal audit projects according to the Internal Audit plan.
• Identify and acquire the necessary data from relevant source systems used by Internal Auditors to develop the data analytics.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics requests.

• Audit Execution

• Execute risk-based audit programs to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop structured audit procedures tailored to key risks, including sampling methods and expected outcomes.
• Conduct detailed testing of controls identified during planning and document results clearly and accurately.
• Adjust audit procedures as needed based on control effectiveness and new information identified during fieldwork.
• Collect and document sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintain complete, well-organized working papers in the audit portal, ensuring a clear and traceable audit trail.
• Review audit work for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with professional standards and internal audit methodology.
• Assess management responses to observations, recommend inclusion in the final report, and finalize working papers.

• Audit Reporting and Follow-up

• Prepare draft internal audit reports, ensuring alignment between findings, evidence, and actionable recommendations.
• Highlight significant issues where performance deviates from expectations or policy requirements.
• Compile and update the Internal Audit Control Exception Sheet to monitor reportable exceptions and corrective actions.
• Attend closing meetings with department heads to present findings, discuss recommendations, and agree on next steps.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to confirm the effective implementation of agreed corrective actions.

• Other Operational Responsibilities - IT

• Identify and gather data from relevant systems to develop analytics that support audit activities, working closely with IT, business units, and Internal Audit Function.
• Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven core audit systems to automate end-to-end audit activities.
• Develop scripts and data models to enable Continuous Auditing and Continuous Monitoring (CACM) of key risks, controls, and business processes.
• Automate audit testing, data validation, and exception monitoring to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coverage.
• Build dashboards and real-time visualizations to support ongoing risk assessment and decision-making.
• Maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality to support scalable audit analytics.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Teams and business units to identify automation opportunities and enhance audit methodologies.
• Research and implement emerging technologies (AI, ML, RPA, NLP, blockchain) to advance audit capabilities.
• Establish and maintain reusable script libraries and contribute to the development of AI governance frameworks for auditing.

• Professional Development and Knowledge Maintenance

• Stay current with internal audit practices, higher education sector regulations, and institutional policies relevant to AUS.
• Continuously refine audit skills through research, workshops, and professional reading to enhance the quality of audit execution and reporting.
• Support the Director in strategic and operational planning for the Internal Audit function, including maintaining documentation and preparing for external reviews or quality assessments.
• Continuously enhance technical skills and stay current with emerging AI, data analytics, and audit technologies to support innovative and effective audit automation.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CFE, Data Analytics) is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and conduct system-based audits and functional reviews.
• Strong root cause analysis skills with practical, process-focused recommendations to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management capabilities, delivering multiple audit assignments within time and resource constraints.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and adding value to audit and organizational operations.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Python, SQL, R, with experience in developing audit automation scripts and enabling CACM.
• Skilled in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Advanced user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Power BI for audit reporting and dashboards.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and experienced in validating system-generated reports and leveraging emerging technologies (RPA, NLP, blockchain) for audit automation.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill this

. * 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, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one's qualifications.