Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct

  concurrent audits

  of hospital transactions as per defined audit scopes.
• Ensure strict

  compliance

  with internal policies, SOPs, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Evaluate, strengthen, and monitor

  internal controls

  in key operational areas such as

  Finance, Procurement, Pharmacy, Billing, and Hospital Operations

  .
• Identify, flag, and escalate

  deviations, irregularities, control gaps, or potential fraud risks

  .
• Validate transaction documentation and conduct

  surprise checks

  across critical hospital areasOPD, IPD, Billing, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Stores, etc.
• Collaborate with

  department heads, finance teams, and operations teams

  to drive corrective actions and control improvements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of

  audit checklists, SOPs, control matrices, and risk registers

  .
• Prepare detailed

  audit reports

  with observations, root cause analysis, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.
• Perform

  Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing

  with complete documentation.
• Stay updated with

  internal audit standards

  , control frameworks, hospital audit best practices, and regulatory guidelines.

Candidate Profile (Mandatory Requirements)

• CA / Semi-CA / CIA (mandatory)

  with hands-on experience in

  risk-based internal audits

  .

• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience

  in

  Big4 firms / listed companies

  , preferably within the

  hospital or healthcare sector

  .
• Strong proficiency in

  MS Office

  , and

  ERP platforms (Tally/SAP)

  .
• Excellent

  analytical, communication, documentation, and reporting

  skills.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and ability to work

  independently

  .

Role Expectations:

• Lead and manage the

  Internal Audit (IA) function

  across the Kerala hospital units.
• Advise and support

  KIMS leadership

  on

  internal controls, risk management, and process improvements

  .
• Provide timely updates and insights to the

  Head Internal Audit (Corporate)

  on operational risks, audit findings, and compliance status.