Head of Internal Audit

Head of Internal Audit – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC

Job Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Head of Internal Audit to lead and strengthen the organization’s internal audit function. The successful candidate will be responsible for risk-based internal audit planning, evaluating internal controls, supporting governance and risk management, and leading a high-performing Internal Audit team.

Position Details

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit
Company: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, including at least 5 years leading an Internal Audit function
Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Healthcare & Nursing, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a leading private healthcare organization in Sri Lanka. The company operates in the healthcare sector and maintains formal governance, risk management, internal control and audit frameworks. Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is headquartered at No. 23, Deshamanya H. K. Dharmadasa Mawatha, Colombo 02.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified member of a recognized professional accounting body such as CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 5 years of experience heading or leading an Internal Audit function.
• Proven experience in developing and executing risk-based internal audit plans.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems.
• Sound knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit function of the organization.
• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems.
• Identify key business, financial, operational and compliance risks.
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with professional standards and organizational requirements.
• Review internal controls and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor audit findings and follow up on agreed corrective actions.
• Provide management with insights into control weaknesses, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the organization’s governance and risk management processes.
• Ensure internal audit activities comply with applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team.
• Perform other responsibilities related to internal audit and governance as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and risk-based auditing.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and internal controls.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate an Internal Audit team.
• Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use AI tools effectively in professional work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive organizational information responsibly.

Salary & Benefits

The selected candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package based on the organization’s employment policies and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should share their updated CV to:

Email: vacancy@nawaloka.com

Please mention “Head of Internal Audit” as the subject of the email.

Important Notes

• This is a senior-level Internal Audit leadership position.
• Candidates must be fully qualified members of a recognized professional accounting body.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related discipline is required.
• A Master’s Degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive Internal Audit experience, including 5 years leading an Internal Audit function.
• Strong experience in risk-based internal auditing, governance, risk management and internal controls is essential.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication and report-writing skills are required.
• The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
• The application email should clearly state “Head of Internal Audit” in the subject line.