Senior Manager - Group Internal Audit

The Senior Manager – Group Internal Audit is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing risk-based audits, reviews, and advisory services across the organization. This role involves identifying key risks, evaluating internal controls, detecting potential fraud or inefficiencies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of business processes. The position demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and in-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards and best practices applicable in the healthcare industry. The role also includes mentoring and guiding a team of auditors, ensuring quality and consistency in audit execution, reporting, and follow-up.

• Lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan, based on a risk assessment of the organization’s operations, systems, and controls.

• Manage and supervise the execution of internal audits, ensuring they are conducted in accordance with IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) standards and professional best practices.

• Provide independent assessments of the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across clinical, operational, financial, and IT domains.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical, value-adding solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls.

• Review and finalize audit reports for submission to senior management and the audit committee, ensuring findings and recommendations are clearly articulated and prioritized.

• Monitor the implementation status of agreed-upon audit recommendations and ensure timely resolution of identified gaps and issues.

• Collaborate with senior business leaders to understand key initiatives, assess risk exposure, and support decision-making through audit and advisory work.

• Provide oversight and coaching to internal audit team members, managing performance and professional development.

• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as required, ensuring smooth and transparent information exchange.

• Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and audit trends relevant to the healthcare sector.

• Develop audit tools, templates, and methodologies to strengthen audit quality and consistency.

• Conduct special investigations or forensic audits in cases of suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches.

• Ensure adequate data analytics and automated audit techniques are leveraged in planning and fieldwork.

• Maintain a culture of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct within the audit function.

Support the Group Chief Internal Auditor in audit committee reporting, strategic planning, and departmental initiatives.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• A professional certification is mandatory: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CA (Chartered Accountant), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

• Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, or CRMA are preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of internal auditing standards, risk assessment frameworks, and audit methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and operational processes.

• Proficiency in financial analysis, risk management, process mapping, and internal control evaluation.

• Ability to write high-quality audit reports and executive summaries with clear, actionable recommendations.

• Skilled in data analytics and audit software tools such as ACL, IDEA, or audit management platforms.

• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail, integrity, and professional scepticism.

Senior Manager - Group Internal Audit benefit from having experience/competency in:

• Healthcare auditing

• Fraud risk assessment

• Operational audits

• Data analytics in audits

• Financial and IT audit controls

• Regulatory compliance (UAE/Middle East healthcare laws)

• Root cause analysis

• Report writing and executive presentation

• Audit planning and scoping

• Ethics and governance

Experience

• Minimum of 10–12 years of internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.

• Proven track record of leading audits across multiple domains in a complex, multi-entity organization, preferably in the healthcare or services industry.

Experience in managing internal audit teams and delivering impactful audit outcomes to executive leadership and audit committees.