Internal Auditor – Higher Education Risk & Controls

American International University, Kuwait; Jahra; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The American International University (AIU) in Kuwait seeks an Internal Auditor to perform risk-based audits across academic and administrative units. You will evaluate internal controls, review processes, and support governance improvements while maintaining independence and confidentiality.

Under the Director of Internal Audit, you’ll document findings, prepare reports, and monitor corrective actions to strengthen operational effectiveness in line with the RISE Strategy and Kuwaiti regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• CIA or progress toward CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan execution.
• Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits across units.
• Perform fieldwork: interviews, walkthroughs, document reviews, tests.
• Assess policy adherence and control effectiveness across departments.
• Identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps; document findings.
• Prepare audit reports with root causes, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Audit methodology

Communication

Risk assessment

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The American International University (AIU) in Kuwait seeks an Internal Auditor to perform risk-based audits across academic and administrative units. You will evaluate internal controls, review processes, and support governance improvements while maintaining independence and confidentiality.

Under the Director of Internal Audit, you’ll document findings, prepare reports, and monitor corrective actions to strengthen operational effectiveness in line with the RISE Strategy and Kuwaiti regulations.