Specialist Internal Audit (Emirati)

TalentsTide

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Internal Auditor to join our organization and drive assurance and advisory engagements with a focus on healthcare-specific risks, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk management.In this role, you will lead high-impact audits, contribute to annual risk assessments, and develop audit strategies aligned with business priorities. You will also mentor team members and guide the adoption of innovative auditing tools and methodologies, including data analytics and AI-based techniques.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage complex assurance and advisory assignments, delivering expert risk insights to support the audit strategy.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop risk-based audit plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Oversee execution of audit fieldwork, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Design and enhance audit methodologies, incorporating advanced analytics and automation for process improvement.
  • Analyze trends, audit findings, and KPIs to identify systemic risks and recommend governance and compliance improvements.
  • Develop and deliver training on healthcare audit best practices, compliance, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to address audit findings and influence policy.
  • Apply data-driven audit techniques to evaluate controls, assess risk exposure, and identify business process improvements.
  • Present comprehensive audit findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  • Work cross-functionally with business, clinical, and IT teams to develop sustainable risk mitigation plans.
  • Maintain audit documentation in accordance with IIA standards and internal protocols.
  • Guide and mentor audit staff (including Seniors and Associates) on audit practices, industry trends, and strategic thinking.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
  • Professional certification: Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred)
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, preferably within the healthcare sector (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, healthcare regulations, and data analytics
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Familiarity with predictive analytics, AI tools, or automation in audit is a plus

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