Internal Audit

Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.

Position

About the Role

The Internal Auditor will conduct independent audits across the entirety of the Global Student Recruitment function including sales and commercial operations, marketing, and marketing technology to provide independent and objective assurance against compliance and best practice across the operational spectrum.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role is pivotal in identifying systemic risks, evaluating governance processes, and offering strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit roster to provide independent insights to senior leadership on effectiveness and risk exposure across the different functions in Global Student Recruitment (marketing, sales, operations, and technology solutions)
• Evaluate internal processes and controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance across all functions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and strategic enhancements, not limited to operational fixes. Track implementation of corrective actions and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to drive actionable changes.
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality in all audit activities.
• Conduct training and awareness programs on compliance and risk management for colleagues.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of controls, compliance frameworks, and audit methodologies.
• Good analytical and communications skills including providing concise assessments and reports.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CISA, or MBA.

Experience working in multi-stakeholder or multi-location environments.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and sound judgment
• Data analysis and reportingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and diplomatically.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently

Other information

Global University Systems equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.

There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.