Internal Auditor Director

About the role

The Internal Audit Director is responsible for leading and managing the hospital's internal audit function to ensure that operations, financial activities, policies, and internal controls are properly implemented and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital standards. The position provides independent and objective assessments, identifies risks, recommends corrective actions, and supports management in improving operational efficiency and accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual internal audit plan based on identified risks and hospital priorities.
• Lead and supervise internal audit activities across hospital departments.
• Establish appropriate audit procedures, standards, and methodologies.
• Review financial transactions, revenues, expenses, collections, purchases, payroll, inventory, and other financial activities.
• Conduct operational audits to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with hospital policies.
• Review departmental processes and identify control weaknesses, irregularities, and potential losses.
• Evaluate compliance with hospital policies, government regulations, accreditation requirements, and applicable healthcare standards.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare and present audit reports to Management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor departments' compliance with agreed corrective actions and follow up on unresolved findings.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent professional certification.
• At least 5 years of relevant audit experience, preferably with experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, risk management, and audit procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hospital/financial information systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, and leadership skills.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and independence.