Manager - Internal Audit

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Job Title: Head Internal

Audit Department: Internal Audit

Location: Hyderabad Point of Contact:

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Employment Type: Full-time / PermanentPosition Overview

The Head of Internal Audit will lead the hospitals internal audit function, ensuring effective risk management, robust internal controls, compliance with healthcare regulations, and operational efficiency across all hospital units. This role provides independent and objective assurance to the Board and senior management that key risks are identified, mitigated, and managed effectively in alignment with healthcare standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning and Strategy

2. Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan for all hospital departments, including clinical, financial, operational, and support services.

3. Ensure the audit plan covers key risk areas such as patient safety, billing, procurement, medical equipment usage, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

4. Align the internal audit strategy with the hospitals goals, mission, and accreditation requirements (e.g., NABH, JCI).

5. Audit Execution and Oversight

6. Oversee audits of financial transactions, medical billing, insurance claims, procurement, pharmacy, inventory, and revenue cycle management.

7. Evaluate controls over sensitive processes such as patient data security, clinical documentation, infection control, and waste management.
8. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and healthcare compliance frameworks.

9. Review audit findings, identify systemic issues, and recommend process improvements.

10. Risk Management and Compliance

11. Identify and assess operational, financial, and clinical risks across hospital units.

12. Evaluate the hospital's compliance with healthcare laws, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NABH, MCI, HIPAA where applicable).
13. Work closely with Quality, Finance, and HR departments to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

14. Provide advisory support for new initiatives, projects, or expansion plans from a risk and control perspective.

15. Reporting and Governance

16. Present audit reports and risk assessments to senior management and the Audit Committee.

17. Highlight key risk trends and control gaps with actionable recommendations.
18. Track implementation of audit recommendations and report closure status periodically.

19. Maintain transparency and professional independence in all audit activities.

20. Team Leadership and Development

21. Build and lead a skilled internal audit team with healthcare and financial expertise.

22. Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities for team members.
23. Promote a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Healthcare Administration.
• Master's degree (MBA / MHA / equivalent) preferred.

Certifications:

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Additional certifications in Healthcare Quality (NABH Assessor / CPHQ) or Risk Management are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–15 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in hospital, healthcare group, or healthcare consulting is mandatory.
• Exposure to clinical and non-clinical audit processes and healthcare regulations is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of hospital operations, healthcare billing, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards (NABH, JCI, HIPAA, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive healthcare environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clinicians, administrators, and the board.
• Ability to use audit management and data analytics tools.

Performance Metrics

• Timely completion of the annual audit plan.
• Quality and relevance of audit findings and recommendations.
• Improvement in risk management and control environment.
• Compliance with healthcare accreditation and statutory standards.
• Positive feedback from management and the Audit Committee

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20, ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person