Job Purpose independently planning, executing, and completing internal audit assignments to provide objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The role supports the organization in identifying risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency, financial integrity, and overall organizational performance.
Organizational Accountabilities:
- Supporting the organization's governance and risk management framework through high-quality audit activities
- Ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with approved audit plans, internal audit methodologies, and professional standards
- Maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in all audit work
- Promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Providing reliable assurance and value-added recommendations to management
Functional Accountabilities:
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits
- Develop audit programs, objectives, scope, and testing procedures
- Perform audit fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive testing
- Ensure audit working papers are complete, accurate, and appropriately documented
- Risk & Control Assessment
- Identify key risks and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
- Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Analyse processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Reporting & Communication
- Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports outlining findings, root causes, risks, and recommendations
- Communicate audit results effectively with auditees and management
- Support management in developing practical and sustainable corrective action plans
- Follow-Up & Monitoring
- Track implementation of agreed audit recommendations
- Perform follow-up reviews to verify corrective actions have been effectively implemented
- Escalate overdue or high-risk issues as appropriate
- Advisory & Special Assignments
- Provide advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and process improvements
- Participate in special audits, investigations, or management-requested reviews
- Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices
Key Internal Stakeholders
Finance, IT, Clinical, Operations Departments
Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Teams
Department Heads
All staff
Key External Stakeholders
- External Auditors
- Regulatory Bodies (e.g., MOH, ZATCA)
Accreditation Agencies (e.g., CBAHI)
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- 5 years of auditing experience, preferably within a healthcare or hospital environment.
- Strong understanding of hospital operations and healthcare regulations in Saudi Arabia.
- Familiarity with Saudi healthcare compliance standards and accreditation requirements (e.g., CBAHI).
- Expertise in internal auditing standards (e.g., IIA standards), risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Knowledge of financial and operational auditing principles.
- Experience in using auditing software and data analytics tools is advantageous.
- Prior experience working with regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia is preferred.
Proven track record of conducting audits in compliance with local and international standards
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)- (required)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / SOCPA
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – advantage
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – advantage
Skills :
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
