Internal Auditor At Luton Hospital

Key Responsibilities:
Internal Audits:
Conduct audits across departments (finance, procurement, billing, claims, patient services)
Evaluate internal controls and risk management
Develop and revise internal policies for better control and accountability

Process Improvement:
Collaborate on improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Recommend ways to optimize resources and streamline

Asset and Inventory Management:
Audit hospital assets (medical equipment, vehicles, Luton real estate) for proper use
Monitor inventory control for pharmaceuticals, supplies, and consumables

Fraud Detection and Prevention:
Identify and investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse
Recommend and implement fraud prevention controls

Staff Training and Capacity Building:
Educate staff on internal controls, compliance, and fraud prevention
Support a strong internal control culture within the hospital
Audit financial statements, operations, and asset management Qualifications: for compliance,
Risk Assessment and Management: Identify financial and operational risks Recommend risk mitigation strategies
Monitor corrective actions and risk management plans

Compliance Reviews:
Ensure compliance with Kenyan laws, NHIF, insurance schemes, and healthcare standards
Review adherence to hospital policies, accounting standards, and ethics

Audit Reporting:
Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations Present reports to senior management and stakeholders Provide updates on audit activities to the CFO or Audit Committee

Financial Oversight:
Evaluate financial performance (revenue, budgeting, cash flow, expenditure control)
Audit revenue streams (outpatient, inpatient, pharmacy, lab, theatre, diagnostics)
Audit insurance claims for accuracy and timely submission

Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required
Additional certification in risk management, healthcare finance, or forensic auditing is an added advantage

Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in the healthcare or hospital sector
Knowledge of Kenyan healthcare regulations, including NHIF billing and claims processes, is an added advantage

Knowledge
Familiarity with international accounting standards, tax regula- tions, and healthcare finance in Kenya
Understanding of hospital operations, risk management, and the regulatory environment