Located at China Centre (along Ngong Road), The Luton Hospital is a highly reputable and trusted Level 4 private medical service provider known for its quality specialist health care. We are a state-of-the-art, ultra-modern inpatient and outpatient medical facility that continues transforming lives through continuous evidence-based medical practice; from competitively thought through wellness packages and consultant clinics; to highly specialized and affordable day case surgical procedures, family dentistry, rehabilitation and occupational therapies

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

Requirements

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