NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.
NMC's network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year.
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for delivering the internal audit strategy, managing audit assignments, and providing insights into risks and controls across clinical, operational, and financial areas. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting audit results, coordinating with management, and ensuring that recommendations are implemented to support the organization's mission of high-quality healthcare delivery in accordance with UAE regulations and international standards.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the internal audit plan in alignment with organizational goals and risk priorities.
- Execute internal audit assignments across hospitals, clinics, and group corporate functions.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems.
- Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with IIA standards and healthcare regulations in the UAE.
- Evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes, identifying control gaps and risks.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports with actionable recommendations.
- Monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with clinical, financial, and IT departments to improve risk management processes.
- Provide advisory support for process improvement and control enhancements.
- Review and assess compliance with UAE healthcare authority requirements (e.g., DHA, DOH, MOHAP).
- Support investigations of fraud, misconduct, or violations of internal policies.
- Engage with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
- Assist in risk assessments and development of the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
- Keep up to date with changes in healthcare regulations, audit trends, and best practices.
Education and Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA, ACCA, or CA (required).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk management, and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- Familiarity with UAE healthcare regulations and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in audit tools and data analytics software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and HIS/EMR systems is advantage.
Experience:
- 9+ years of experience in Internal Audit. Preferably within the UAE healthcare sector will be an advantage.
