Superintendent Internal Audit

Description

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University is seeking an experienced Superintendent Internal Audit to lead and oversee the internal audit activities within the university. The ideal candidate has at least eight years of experience in internal audit functions and a strong background in risk-based auditing, governance, and compliance. This role involves managing a dedicated team of 20 audit professionals, guiding them to conduct thorough evaluations of internal controls, financial systems, and operational processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. The Superintendent Internal Audit will utilize advanced audit methodologies, including data analytics and audit automation tools, to enhance audit quality and efficiency. This leadership position requires strategic planning and execution of audit projects, preparing precise audit reports with actionable recommendations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the university’s risk management framework. The role also includes prioritizing audit activities based on a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment aligned with the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework to support the university’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 20 internal audit professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality audit delivery.
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal audit plans based on a risk-based approach aligned with the university’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and compliance processes across all university departments and functions.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and prioritize the audit universe to focus on areas of greatest risk and significance using recognized methodologies.
• Apply data analytics and audit automation tools to enhance audit effectiveness, identify control weaknesses, and improve audit findings.
• Ensure that audit activities comply with professional audit standards, policies, and quality assurance guidelines to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Prepare detailed audit reports featuring clear findings, risk implications, and actionable recommendations for management and the governing board.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and other stakeholders to communicate audit results and foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed timely and effectively.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of emerging trends, industry best practices, and regulatory changes affecting internal audit and risk management.
• Promote adherence to the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework to strengthen institutional risk governance and control environment.

Experience

8 Years

Apply By

Nov 29, 2026

Required Skills

• Risk-Based Internal Auditing
• Internal audit planning and execution
• Internal Controls Evaluation
• Governance, Risk, And Compliance
• Audit Methodology And Quality Assurance
• Data Analytics And Audit Automation
• Audit Reporting and Recommendations
• Enterprise Risk Assessment
• COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Audit Universe Prioritization Methodology

Nice to Have Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management