Senior Internal Audit Manager

Bupa Arabia

You ll help us make health happen

You ll bring your communication, analysis, problem-solving skills and initiative to this role to ensure high-quality outcomes that align with Bupa s strategy and applicable FRA requirements by:

Assurance Activities

• Support the CAO - MU / Director of Internal Audit by overseeing all activities of the Internal Audit team within your region, including inputting into strategic planning, resourcing and the team budget plans and driving the strategic audit coverage of critical governance areas mandated by the FRA. This includes regular reporting to provide updates on progress of the internal audit plan delivery, upstand prompt escalation of issues.
• Lead and deliver on multiple assurance activities, overseeing timely completion to a high standard in accordance with our methodology, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate across teams to share insights, best practice and to deliver annual audit plans, whilst aligning with our strategy and goals.
• Champion data analytics and visualisation in all audit stages, enhancing insights and growing GIA s capabilities.
• Support your Director / CAO - MU to develop audit plans.
• Deliver impactful and visual reports for key stakeholders (local leadership teams, executive Risk, Audit and Board committees, as appropriate) and represent GIA as appropriate. This includes preparation of an annual audit opinion for your area of responsibility.
• Take ownership of all regulatory requirements in the remit of your role and ensure compliance, including with the requirements of the FRA and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Seek guidance if you need support understanding your regulatory requirements and immediately escalate any potential or actual breach of regulation.

Stakeholder Management and Advocacy

• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders, understanding their business agenda and impact on assurance activities.
• Build strong relationships with BEI & BES Board members, identifying and discussing priorities, issues and strategic challenges and relevant local regulatory developments as they pertain to IA.
• Advocate and educate colleagues on effective internal controls and value of Internal Audit.
• Support interactions with the FRA regarding governance, internal control, and internal audit matters.
• Balance multiple priorities by considering importance, urgency and impact on key relationships while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Facilitate access to business data by promoting the benefits of GIA s data use to Bupa and stakeholders.
• Drive Bupa to achieve its strategic goals, bringing a disciplined and forward-thinking approach to the review and improvement of Bupa processes.
• Prioritise good outcomes for customers at the heart of what you say and do. Be courageous and speak up if you believe our products or services don t deliver what we ve led our customers to expect.

Key Skills needed for this role:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.
• Strong technical skills and an ability to deliver high quality audits compliant with FRA regulations, IIA standards and Bupa methodology.
• Significant senior-level experience in insurance or reinsurance, capable of working independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Experience of being a trusted business partner in a service-orientated audit function, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and keeping a customer mindset.
• An ability to plan work and execute effectively, meet fixed deadlines, and take ownership of your team s results.
• Data analytics skills which support use of audit data to drive meaningful insights and change.
• A governance, risk and control mindset, and an understanding how Internal Audit fits into our 3 Lines model to keep Bupa safe.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management, audit methods and techniques.
• Experience of leading teams and managing people, either by overseeing audits or formal line management.
• Reputation for delivering on commitments, holding self and others accountable for performance.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in written and verbal presentation of audit results to stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness, business acumen, a good understanding of Bupa and the regulatory framework in which it operates.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, PIIA, CMIIA, CIA, CISA or equivalent overseas qualification is desirable. The candidate should be a chartered auditor or accountant.