Global India School Foundation - Divisional Manager - Internal Audit & Compliance

ABOUT US-

Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 62 campuses in 11 countries. Our seven international schools are spread across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.

Global Schools Group (GSG) is an education pioneer with a network of premier international schools. The Foundation schools infuse the best educational approaches from around the globe into a unique pedagogy which imparts value-based learning that goes beyond academics. The 62 GSG schools are spread across 11 countries in ASEAN & South Asia, Middle East and India which provide world class education to over 45,000 students from 70+ nationalities. The schools offer various. curricula, including IB, Cambridge and CBSE.

JOB PURPOSE -

The role holder is responsible for looking after Internal audit assignment and process/policy related matters globally. This role involves developing and implementing audit plans, conducting risk assessments and managing process improvements across all educational entities globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -

Audit Planning and Execution:

- Determine internal audit scope and develop comprehensive global internal audit plans and programs.

- Overall supervision and co-ordination with internal auditors and local operations/finance teams to ensure smooth conduct and timely completion of the audits.

- Execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across all educational institutions.

- Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.

- Prepare detailed audit summary memorandum with findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.

- Present audit findings to senior management and the audit committee.

- Conduct Internal audit as and when required.

Global Risk Management:

- Conduct global risk assessments to identify potential areas of risks and frauds within educational institutions.

- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

Policy and Process Management:

- Design, review, and update global policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

- Work closely with regional managers to implement and monitor compliance with these policies.

Implementation and Follow-Up:

- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions globally.

- Follow up on any identified issues to ensure timely resolution.

Training and Development:

- Provide training and support to staff on internal audit processes, policies, and procedures.

- Develop training materials and conduct workshops to enhance understanding and compliance.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Stay updated with global education standards, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Collaboration:

- Collaborate with various departments and regional offices to ensure effective internal control systems.

- Build strong relationships with leadership to facilitate audit processes and policy implementation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

CA/CMA. Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent preferred.

Experience

- 5-10 years of internal auditing experience, preferably in the education sector or a global organization.

- Experience in managing global policies and processes.

- Experience in auditing and reporting procedures

- Analytical mind and problem solving aptitude

- Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills

- Attention to detail with ability to multi-task

- Team management experience, must have worked in an organisation with Big4 auditors.