Specialist - Internal Audit

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Specialist - Internal Audit (26001791)Job Description Specialist - Internal Audit - (26001791) Job Description 1. Lead and manage high-complexity assurance and advisory assignments, delivering expert risk insights to inform and refine the department’s annual assurance planning and strategic priorities. 2. Collaborate with the Section Head and Director to conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, develop risk-based audit strategies, and prioritize audit coverage.3. Independently oversee audit fieldwork execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, quality standards and timely delivery while mentoring team members on advanced techniques. 4. Design, implement and continuously refine internal audit policies, procedures and methodologies, incorporating innovative tools like AI-driven analytics to support long-term audit function strategy and resource optimization. 5. Analyze audit findings, trends and key performance indicators to identify systemic risks, recommend enhancements to clinical documentation, risk mitigation frameworks and overall governance structures. 6. Develop and deliver targeted training programs for audit staff, cross-functional teams and stakeholders on compliance standards, healthcare audit best practices and strategic risk management. 7. Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory bodies and senior leadership to address audit findings, influence policy changes and contribute to organizational compliance strategies. 8. Evaluate and test controls through data collection, validation and analysis to assess risk exposure and control effectiveness, identifying opportunities for business process improvements. 9. Determine and apply optimal audit approaches, techniques and procedures to form objective opinions on control environments and strategic alignment. 10. Present comprehensive findings, recommendations and strategic insights to senior management, influencing decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 11. Partner with business, IT and clinical stakeholders to co-develop practical, sustainable actions that mitigate identified risks and align with Dubai Health’s strategic goals. 12. Draft detailed audit reports, track management responses and verify implementation of agreed actions to ensure accountability and strategic outcomes. 13. Contribute to periodic monitoring of Dubai Health’s risk profile, advising on emerging healthcare risks (e.g., cybersecurity in patient data, supply chain disruptions) to shape future audit strategies. 14. Promote 'smarter' assurance practices, such as predictive analytics and automation, to enhance audit efficiency and strategic value. 15. Maintain thorough documentation of audit work in line with IIA standards and departmental protocols, supporting knowledge sharing and strategic reviews. 16. Coach, mentor, and guide Internal Audit staff (including Seniors and Associates) on industry-leading practices, risk identification, data analytics, and strategic thinking in healthcare auditing. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting or a related fieldCertification - Chartered Accountant / CPA / CIA (Exception for UAE national)8 years (Exception for UAE National) - Auditing / risk management or equivalent exposure in jobs involving process reviews and reviews of management information in Finance / other departments2-3 years (Exception for UAE National) - Healthcare sector Job Category: AuditAdvertiser: Dubai HealthEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 12/06/2026Unposting Date: 12/07/2026

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting or a related field; Certification - Chartered Accountant / CPA / CIA (Exception for UAE national); 8 years (Exception for UAE National) of auditing / risk management or equivalent exposure in jobs involving process reviews and reviews of management information in Finance / other departments; 2-3 years (Exception for UAE National) in Healthcare sector.

Lead and manage high-complexity assurance and advisory assignments; collaborate on enterprise-wide risk assessments and risk-based audit strategies; oversee audit fieldwork and mentor team members; design and refine internal audit policies and methodologies, including AI-driven analytics; analyze audit findings and KPIs to identify systemic risks and governance improvements; develop and deliver training programs for staff and stakeholders; coordinate with external auditors and regulators; evaluate controls and identify process improvements; determine audit approaches and present findings to senior management; partner with business, IT, and clinical stakeholders to implement sustainable risk-mitigation actions; draft audit reports and track management responses; monitor Dubai Health’s risk profile and advise on emerging healthcare risks; promote predictive analytics and automation in audit practices; maintain documentation per IIA standards; coach and guide staff on industry-leading practices.