Department

The Internal Audit Department at the University of Hail is one of the oversight departments supporting the enhancement of governance and transparency. It works to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and administrative systems and procedures, and to ensure compliance with approved regulations, bylaws, and policies. The department contributes to protecting the university's assets and raising the level of financial and administrative discipline by applying the best local and international practices in internal auditing.

The department focuses on developing methods for continuous monitoring and evaluation, examining financial records and data, and reviewing contracts, agreements, and operational procedures. This supports the integrity of operations and the accuracy of financial and administrative reports, enhances the quality of institutional performance, and enables the university to achieve its goals efficiently and reliably.

Manager Message

Dr. Waleed bin Saud Al-Ghasab

The Internal Audit Department is a cornerstone of strengthening governance, supporting transparency, and enhancing institutional performance. The department strives to provide independent and objective audit services aimed at evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal control systems, risk management, and operational processes. We also believe that the role of internal audit extends beyond simply identifying issues; it is to be a strategic partner in achieving the university's goals by providing constructive recommendations, promoting compliance with regulations and policies, and contributing to establishing a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision

Excellence in internal auditing according to best local and international practices.

Message

Providing internal audit services in a well-governed university environment through human competencies capable of enhancing financial discipline, developing control and performance methods and systems, and examining and evaluating the results of financial and administrative operations, in accordance with regulations, rules, and policies.

Gools

1. To promote transparency and integrity within university units and among its staff.

2. To ensure the governance of internal control systems and administrative and financial processes.

3. To develop procedures that support the accuracy of financial data and accounting records.

4. To enhance financial discipline within administrative units in accordance with applicable regulations and bylaws.

Dept Tasks

1. Ensure the university's compliance with financial regulations, bylaws, instructions, and procedures.

2. Evaluate internal control systems to verify their integrity and suitability, and identify any deficiencies.

3. Assess and evaluate the university's governance and internal control procedures.

4. Propose the necessary means and procedures to protect university funds and assets from embezzlement, loss, manipulation, and similar issues.

5. Audit expenditure and revenue documents after completion to ensure their accuracy and compliance.

6. Examine accounting records to ensure the regularity, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.

7. Review contracts and agreements to which the entity is a party to ensure adherence to their terms.

8. Review the operations of the treasuries and warehouses, examine their books, records, and documents, and verify that inventory counts were conducted in accordance with established rules and procedures.

9. Review the financial reports and final accounts prepared by the university to ensure their accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, bylaws, instructions, and policies. 10. Following up on inquiries received by the university from oversight bodies and responding to them appropriately.

11. Providing all administrative levels and senior management with relevant, appropriate, sufficient, and useful information by supplying them with analyses, evaluations, and recommendations that help enhance effective oversight and improve performance at a reasonable cost.

12. Providing information that helps ensure the reliability and integrity of information issued by or submitted to the administrative body, and its conformity with objectives, policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations, and systems.

13. Conducting follow-up visits to various university sectors and related entities to identify areas of excellence and shortcomings, and to discover instances of dereliction of duty or negligence in completing tasks, in cooperation and coordination with the relevant university departments. This includes proposing incentives for excellence and administrative measures for shortcomings.

14. Providing advice during the review of the university's draft budget.

15. Performing tasks assigned by the administration to its senior management (the university president) within the scope of internal audit responsibilities.