Overview
Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Amman · Jordan at Confidential
A leading vocational and technical institution operating at a national level and playing a strategic role in workforce development and skills transformation.
The organization partners closely with government entities, international development partners, and the private sector.
The organization delivers industry-driven programs that combine practical training, modern facilities, and strong private-sector partnerships to ensure graduates are equipped with relevant, in-demand skills.
With a focus on quality, innovation, and employability, the institution adopts a competency-based learning model and continuously updates its programs to respond to evolving economic and workforce requirements. It operates across multiple locations in Jordan and serves a diverse student population, contributing to national workforce development and economic growth.
The organization offers a professional, collaborative work environment and is committed to investing in its people through continuous learning, clear career paths, and a strong performance-driven culture.
Role Purpose
The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and improving CAVT’s Internal Audit Unit. The role provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to the Audit Committee and management on governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, operational efficiency, safeguarding of assets, and achievement of CAVT’s strategic objectives.
The role covers CAVT’s branches, departments, programs, systems, funding sources, donor funded projects, and vocational training operations.
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Internal Audit Charter for review and approval by the Audit Committee.
• Develop the internal audit universe and prepare a risk based annual internal audit plan for Audit Committee review and approval.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify key financial, operational, compliance, IT, fraud, donor, and strategic risks.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, performance, IT, and special audits in accordance with the approved internal audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Review compliance with CAVT policies, procedures, delegated authority matrix, donor agreements, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards.
• Review key operational areas, including student admissions, registration, attendance, tuition and fees, scholarships, discounts, waivers, refunds, receivables, completion records, and certification.
• Review donor funded programs, restricted funds, eligible expenditures, budget utilization, supporting documents, donor reporting, and compliance with funding agreements.
• Review procurement, tendering, vendor selection, purchase orders, goods receipt, service acceptance, contract management, payment controls, and segregation of duties.
• Review branch operations, workshops, laboratories, stores, tools, equipment, occupational safety controls, and safeguarding of CAVT assets.
• Periodically examine and report on the fixed assets register, including asset tagging, physical verification, additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation with accounting records.
• Review key system controls over ERP, SIS, HR systems, eFawateercom, JoFotara, user access rights, segregation of duties, master data, system interfaces, and audit trails.
• Conduct special investigations, fraud reviews, or ad hoc audit assignments as requested by the Audit Committee or as required by emerging risks.
• Prepare clear audit reports covering observations, root causes, risk ratings, impact, recommendations, responsible owners, and agreed action plans.
• Present significant audit findings, high risk issues, overdue actions, and emerging risks to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Maintain a follow up tracker and monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Provide independent advisory support on policies, procedures, controls, process improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency without assuming management responsibility.
• Support the development of a strong control culture across CAVT through awareness, guidance, and training.
• Coordinate, where required, with external auditors, donors, regulators, consultants, and other assurance providers.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the internal audit team, where applicable.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and proper safeguarding of audit information and working papers.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Audit Committee or senior management, provided that such duties are consistent with the independence, objectivity, and mandate of the Internal Audit Unit.
Independence and Reporting Structure
• The Internal Audit Manager reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• The Internal Audit Manager has a dotted administrative reporting line to the CEO of CAVT.
• The Internal Audit Manager shall have direct and unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.
• The Internal Audit Manager shall have unrestricted access to records, systems, personnel, branches, physical assets, documents, and information necessary to perform audit responsibilities.
• The Internal Audit Manager shall be free from undue influence or interference in determining audit scope, performing audit work, and communicating audit results.
• Any limitation on audit scope, access, resources, or independence shall be reported to the Audit Committee.
• The Internal Audit Manager shall not assume management responsibility for designing, implementing, or operating internal controls.
Title: Internal Audit Manager
Company: Confidential
Location: Amman · Jordan
