Vacancy ID : 039624 Closing Date : 18-Mar-2026 12:00 Vacancy: 039624 - Internal Auditor Contract: Specified Purpose - 2 years Salary: Administrative Officer salary scale: €60,611 - €78,796 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) The University Internal Audit Function derives its authority from the Governing Body via the Audit & Risk Committee.
The aim of the Internal Audit Function is to assist the University in accomplishing its strategic objectives by conducting systematic reviews of the effectiveness of controls, risk and governance processes designed by management to meet the strategic, financial and operational objectives of the University.
Under the interim code of governance, SETU must establish a properly constituted independent internal audit unit to operate in accordance with the provisions set out in the Code.
The primary purpose of internal audit is to provide independent assurance to the University Audit & Risk Committee on the effectiveness of the system of internal control as implemented by management.
The University internal audit function achieves this by conducting independent risk-based reviews, on a multi-year cycle, of the adequacy of internal control and subsequently reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee.
In order to meet the requirements of the interim code of governance, and expand the remit of the internal audit function, the University is seeking to recruit an internal auditor.
The Internal Audit function is also expected to support colleagues, management and Audit & Risk Committee by providing assurance reports, recommendations, advice and assessments on matters pertaining to governance, control and compliance.
SETU is an equal opportunities employer.
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