Internal Audit-Associate Director

Role & responsibilities

Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

• Lead and oversee risk-based internal audit engagements across healthcare organizations.
• Develop annual audit plans based on enterprise risk assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Review operational, financial, clinical, and compliance processes to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Assess compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Drive follow-up reviews and closure of audit observations.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Present audit findings and strategic recommendations to management and audit committees.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Support business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams.
• Review audit workpapers, reports, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency.
• Drive team utilization, performance management, and capability development.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to internal control frameworks and risk management practices.
• Leverage analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness.

Preferred candidate profile