Senior Internal Audit

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Internal Audit (26002461)Job Description Senior Internal Audit - (26002461) 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 of environments and strategic alignment.10. Present comprehensive findings, recommendations and strategic insights into 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 in accounting, Finance, or a related fieldChartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, or equivalent recognized professional certificationMinimum 8 years of relevant experience in auditing, risk management, process reviews, or management information reviewsMinimum 2–3 years of experience in the healthcare sector Job Category: AdministrationAdvertiser: Dubai HealthEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 25/08/2026Unposting Date: 08/09/2026

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, or equivalent recognized professional certification. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in auditing, risk management, process reviews, or management information reviews. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in the healthcare sector.

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. Collaborate with the Section Head and Director to conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, develop risk-based audit strategies, and prioritize audit coverage. Independently oversee audit fieldwork execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, quality standards and timely delivery while mentoring team members on advanced techniques. 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. Analyze audit findings, trends and key performance indicators to identify systemic risks, recommend enhancements to clinical documentation, risk mitigation frameworks and overall governance structures. 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. Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory bodies and senior leadership to address audit findings, influence policy changes and contribute to organizational compliance strategies. Evaluate and test controls through data collection, validation and analysis to assess risk exposure and control effectiveness, identifying opportunities for business process improvements. Determine and apply optimal audit approaches, techniques and procedures to form objective opinions on control of environments and strategic alignment. Present comprehensive findings, recommendations and strategic insights into senior management, influencing decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 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. Draft detailed audit reports, track management responses and verify implementation of agreed actions to ensure accountability and strategic outcomes. 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. Promote 'smarter' assurance practices, such as predictive analytics and automation, to enhance audit efficiency and strategic value. Maintain thorough documentation of audit work in line with IIA standards and departmental protocols, supporting knowledge sharing and strategic reviews. 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.