Job Description

Organization Brief

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GUS Global Services is the Indian arm of Global University Systems, a Netherlands-based organisation. GUS Global provides services to its academic partners, including UPES and Pearl Academy in India. You may check our company website for more details about who we are.

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Job Role - Assistant Director / Deputy Director – Internal Audit

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Function - Internal Audit

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Reports to - Senior Director – Business Strategy

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Location - Delhi West

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Position Summary

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We are seeking a seasoned internal audit professional to establish, lead, and institutionalize the Internal Audit function for our higher education institutions. The role carries end-to-end ownership of the internal audit charter, annual audit plan, and the design and strengthening of process controls and internal controls across academic and non-academic operations. The incumbent will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous process improvements.

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Key Responsibilities

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Internal Audit Function Setup & Leadership

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- Establish the internal audit function, including the audit charter, methodology, audit manual, tools, and team structure.
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- Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering finance, procurement, admissions, examinations, academic operations, and campus operations, IT, and regulatory compliance. Process Controls & Internal Controls (Primary Emphasis).
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- Map key business processes end-to-end; identify control gaps, design deficiencies, and operating ineffectiveness.
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- Design, document, and implement a robust internal controls framework, including SOPs, delegation of authority, maker-checker controls, and segregation of duties.
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- Conduct periodic reviews of the Internal Financial Controls framework and drive remediation of deficiencies.
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- Embed preventive and detective controls into ERP and other institutional systems; recommend automation of controls where feasible.
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Risk Management & Compliance

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- Develop and maintain the institutional risk register; conduct periodic risk assessments with process owners.
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- Review compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and accreditation requirements in coordination with functional teams.
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- Conduct special reviews, cost-optimization studies, and fraud/whistle-blower investigations as required. Reporting & Stakeholder Management.
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- Present audit findings, root-cause analysis, and actionable recommendations to the leadership team.
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- Track implementation of audit recommendations through a formal follow-up mechanism.
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- Partner with functional heads to improve processes without compromising audit independence.
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Candidate Profile

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Qualifications & Experience

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- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA from a Tier-1 institution; CIA/CISA certification is an added advantage.
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- 12–15 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or process consulting, with demonstrated experience in setting up and running an internal audit function.
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- Experience of working in Big 4 (risk consulting. Internal Audit) with exposure into higher education, services, or multi-location organizations will be an added advantage.
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Skills & Competencies

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- Deep expertise in process controls, internal controls frameworks and risk-based auditing.
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- Strong understanding of ERP environments and data analytics–enabled auditing.
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- Excellent report-writing, presentation, and executive communication skills.
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- High integrity, independence of judgment, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and in the detail
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📌 Assistant Director/Deputy Director - Internal Audit (India)
🏢 GUS Global Services India
📍 India