Application Open:
Full-Time
Job Purpose:
The Internal Audit Advisor serves as a senior strategic partner to the Director of Internal Audit, supporting the effective discharge of the Internal Audit function’s mandate to create, protect, and sustain organizational value, in alignment with applicable global standards and local regulatory requirements. The role provides expert-level advisory across governance, risk management, internal controls, and organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring the Internal Audit function delivers impactful, forward-looking insights that support MBZUAI’s strategic objectives.
The Internal Audit Advisor acts as a trusted advisor to Internal Audit leadership and senior stakeholders, contributing to the development and execution of the Internal Audit strategy, audit plan, and key initiatives, while supporting complex, high-risk, and cross-functional engagements. The role is responsible for leading or supporting special assignments, strategic reviews, and high-priority projects, often requiring deep analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity across diverse functional and technical areas.
The Internal Audit Advisor collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, influence decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness and maturity of governance, risk, and control practices across the organization. The role also contributes to the continuous advancement of the Internal Audit function by enhancing methodologies, integrating data analytics and emerging technologies, and embedding leading practices in areas such as digital transformation, AI governance, and data-driven assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Full-Time
Job Purpose:
The Internal Audit Advisor serves as a senior strategic partner to the Director of Internal Audit, supporting the effective discharge of the Internal Audit function’s mandate to create, protect, and sustain organizational value, in alignment with applicable global standards and local regulatory requirements. The role provides expert-level advisory across governance, risk management, internal controls, and organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring the Internal Audit function delivers impactful, forward-looking insights that support MBZUAI’s strategic objectives.
The Internal Audit Advisor acts as a trusted advisor to Internal Audit leadership and senior stakeholders, contributing to the development and execution of the Internal Audit strategy, audit plan, and key initiatives, while supporting complex, high-risk, and cross-functional engagements. The role is responsible for leading or supporting special assignments, strategic reviews, and high-priority projects, often requiring deep analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity across diverse functional and technical areas.
The Internal Audit Advisor collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, influence decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness and maturity of governance, risk, and control practices across the organization. The role also contributes to the continuous advancement of the Internal Audit function by enhancing methodologies, integrating data analytics and emerging technologies, and embedding leading practices in areas such as digital transformation, AI governance, and data-driven assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a senior advisor to the Director of Internal Audit across all functional, strategic, and operational matters, providing independent perspectives, critical challenge, and expert judgment on complex issues.