Senior Internal Audit

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to guide high-complexity assurance work within Dubai Health. You will drive risk-based audit strategies, oversee fieldwork, and mentor staff while integrating AI-driven analytics to enhance efficiency and governance.

The role requires a CA/CPA/CIA or equivalent, 8+ years in auditing with healthcare exposure, and UAE eligibility. This is a full-time position based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CA/CPA/CIA or equivalent professional certification required.
• 8+ years of auditing, risk management, process reviews, or MIS reviews.
• 2–3 years of healthcare sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-complexity assurance and advisory assignments.
• Collaborate on enterprise-wide risk assessments and audit strategy.
• Oversee fieldwork, mentor staff, ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Design and refine internal audit policies with AI-driven analytics.
• Present findings to senior management and influence decision-making.

Skills

Auditing

Risk management

Healthcare auditing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification

Tools

AI-driven analytics

IIA standards

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Job Category

Administration

Required Nationality

UAE Only

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

25/08/2026

Unposting Date

08/09/2026