Healthcare Internal Audit Lead — Dubai

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its audit and risk function. You will plan and execute internal audits, assess operational risks and strengthen internal controls within a complex healthcare environment.

The role requires UAE national status with a family book, a bachelor's in accounting/finance, and professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or CA, with at least five years of relevant experience (ideally healthcare).

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CIA, CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, controls, process assurance or related field.
• Healthcare sector experience preferred (2–3 years).
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit methodologies.
• Experience conducting operational, functional and/or system-based reviews.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit and advisory assignments across different business and operational functions.
• Review business processes to identify potential risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit approaches, testing procedures and work programs based on identified risks.
• Examine financial, operational and management information and use data analysis to support audit conclusions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit reports covering findings, risks, root causes and recommended actions.
• Discuss audit observations with relevant stakeholders and support the development of remediation plans.
• Monitor agreed corrective actions and follow up with management to ensure timely closure.
• Participate in enterprise and operational risk assessments across different areas of the organization.
• Work collaboratively with business and technology/IT teams when reviewing systems, processes and controls.
• Lead audit assignments and coordinate the activities and deliverables of audit team members.
• Contribute to improving audit methodologies, tools, analytics and other technology-enabled assurance techniques.
• Maintain accurate audit documentation and working papers in line with recognized internal audit standards.

Skills

UAE National

Risk assessment

Auditing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit analytics

Data analysis

Job description

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its audit and risk function. You will plan and execute internal audits, assess operational risks and strengthen internal controls within a complex healthcare environment.

The role requires UAE national status with a family book, a bachelor's in accounting/finance, and professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or CA, with at least five years of relevant experience (ideally healthcare).