Objective(s):
The Internal Audit Supervisor is responsible for conducting internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan, to evaluate the effectiveness and design of internal controls, reviewing compliance and operational readiness across the company. Further, supporting in reviewing policies and procedures in line with the internal audit mandate, to evaluate the sufficiency and design of internal controls and the governance across the company for current and future operations.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Internal Audit:
- Conduct internal audits in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the approved internal audit plan.
- Review compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Supervise the junior internal audit team members and review their work.
- Building audit Risk and Control Matrices for the auditable processes, considering key & emerging risks and the control environment.
- Support in scoping internal audit processes for operational readiness and for the post-opening audit universe.
- Draft internal audit reports, including recommendations.
- Conduct follow-up procedures and reports for internal audit action plans’ progress.
Risk Assessment:
- Conduct risk assessments in line with the Global internal audit standards to inform the internal audit plan for operational readiness & post-opening, covering the company.
- Research global and regional emerging risks that should be considered in the risk assessments.
Reviewing Policies & Procedures:
- Support Management by reviewing policies and procedures and commenting on the design and adequacy of internal controls.
Special Audits:
- Support with special audits and investigation procedures concerning areas with control deficiencies.
Key Competencies
Analytical Skills
- Able to analyze data, identify risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Critical thinking and the ability to challenge assumptions and identify control gaps.
- Strong research skills.
Governance & Compliance
- Understand healthcare and academic regulatory frameworks and the Global Internal Audit Standards and good governance controls.
Communication
- Confidently present audit results clearly to Management and different stakeholders across the company.
Ethical Judgment
- Maintain independence, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
IT & Systems Proficiency
- Ability to use internal audit software to enhance audit execution and workflow efficiency.
- Good understanding of general IT controls and application controls for ERP, HR systems, EMS, , and other core systems.
Qualifications requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or any related field (CIA preferred).
- 7+ years of audit experience.
- Strong understanding of risk assessments and internal controls.
