Internal Audit Lead – Academic and Research

Job Purpose:

To lead and execute internal audit engagements related to HBKU’s academic, research, innovation, commercialization, and student affairs functional areas. 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.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, or related field, Master’s degree preferred
• 6–8 years in internal audit, with at least 2 years focused on academic, research, or student-related audits
• CIA required; CRMA, CISA, or higher education certifications are a plus
• Experience auditing higher education or research environments is preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and internal audit methodologies
• Experience supporting quality assurance and improvement activities within an internal audit function is an advantage
• Ability to work with audit tools and analyze data to support audit conclusions
• Strong understanding of academic operations, research compliance, and student services