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The role also supports the internal audit function by evaluating internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nRisk Management \nImplement, maintain and periodically review the institution's Risk Management Framework, Risk Management Policy and associated plans, procedures and methodologies to ensure effective identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of institutional risks.\nFacilitate and coordinate risk assessments across academic, administrative and operational departments to identify, evaluate and prioritise risks that may affect the achievement of institutional objectives.\nDevelop, maintain and regularly update departmental and institutional risk registers, ensuring that identified risks are appropriately assessed, documented, assigned to responsible risk owners and monitored.\nCoordinate the development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies and action plans in consultation with relevant risk owners, and monitor progress against agreed timelines.\nMonitor changes in the institution's internal and external operating environment, including emerging risks, regulatory developments and industry trends, and assess their potential impact on the institution's risk profile.\nCollaborate with academic and operational departments to identify weaknesses in existing processes, procedures and internal controls, and recommend appropriate measures to minimise risk exposure.\nMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk management processes, mitigation measures and internal controls, and recommend improvements where necessary.\nPromote a risk-aware institutional culture by providing guidance, facilitating workshops and conducting risk management awareness and training sessions for staff and relevant stakeholders.\nSupport the integration of risk management principles into institutional planning, decision-making, operational activities and governance processes.\nMonitor the implementation of risk-related recommendations arising from internal audits, external reviews, regulatory engagements and governance committee decisions.\nIdentify, assess and monitor compliance risks arising from applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, institutional policies and relevant higher education quality assurance frameworks.\nSupport departments in identifying compliance gaps and implementing appropriate corrective measures to mitigate regulatory and institutional risks.\nKeep abreast of developments in legislation, regulations, regulatory frameworks and industry standards relevant to the institution's operations.\nCollaborate with relevant stakeholders to strengthen institutional policies, standard operating procedures, internal controls and compliance monitoring mechanisms.\nRisk Governance, Monitoring and Reporting\nPrepare and present periodic risk management reports, dashboards and analyses to relevant governance structures, including the Audit and Risk Committee, Executive Management and other designated committees.\nCoordinate the preparation of risk management documentation, committee reports, meeting packs, presentations and other supporting materials.\nMonitor and report on the implementation status of risk mitigation plans, outstanding risk-related actions and recommendations arising from governance structures.\nFacilitate risk management meetings and engagements with relevant stakeholders, including the preparation of agendas, recording of minutes and monitoring of agreed action items, where required.\nMaintain accurate, complete and up-to-date risk management records, registers, supporting evidence and reports to ensure effective monitoring, reporting and institutional accountability.\nContribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of risk management tools, templates, reporting mechanisms and relevant components of the institution's Digital Quality Management System (DQMS).\n Internal Audit \nAssist with the development and periodic review of the institution's risk-based internal audit plan, taking into consideration institutional risks, regulatory requirements and operational priorities.\nConduct assigned internal audits across academic, administrative and operational departments in accordance with approved audit scopes, methodologies and timelines.\nDevelop audit scopes, audit programmes, working papers and other relevant documentation to guide the execution of internal audit engagements.\nEngage with relevant process owners and stakeholders to communicate audit objectives, scope, information requirements and audit procedures.\nEvaluate the design, adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal controls, systems and processes, with particular consideration of:\nEffectiveness and efficiency of institutional operations.\nCompliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, institutional policies and standard operating procedures.\nReliability, accuracy and integrity of institutional information and reporting.\nSafeguarding of institutional assets and resources.\nAdequacy of risk management and governance processes.\nIdentify control weaknesses, procedural gaps, instances of non-compliance and opportunities for process improvement, supported by appropriate audit evidence.\nDocument audit findings, determine associated risks and root causes, and formulate practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.\nCompile internal audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders for consideration and management responses.\nEngage with responsible process owners to agree on corrective action plans, responsible persons and implementation timelines.\nConduct follow-up reviews to assess the implementation and effectiveness of agreed corrective actions and report on outstanding audit findings.\nMaintain complete and accurate audit working papers, supporting evidence and audit records in accordance with institutional requirements.\nContribute to the maintenance and monitoring of the institution's internal audit coverage plan and established audit review cycle.\nGeneral and Institutional Responsibilities\nParticipate in institutional committees, working groups and special projects as required.\nCollaborate with relevant departments to strengthen institutional governance, risk management, compliance and internal control processes.\nContribute to the development and enhancement of institutional policies, procedures, frameworks, forms and templates.\nPrepare periodic departmental reports and maintain appropriate records and supporting documentation.\nPerform other risk management, compliance and internal audit-related duties as reasonably assigned, in accordance with institutional priorities.\nAssist with regulatory and quality assurance processes, including institutional audits, programme accreditation reviews, site visits, 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