Internal Audit Internship at Luton Hospital

Job Description

About the Role

What you’ll be responsible for in this position.

• Departmental Audits: Support audit assignments across all hospital departments, including Finance, Revenue, Credit Control, Procurement, Pharmacy, Stores, Clinical, HR, Administration, IT, and other operational areas.
• Cash, Revenue & Claims Audits: Assist with routine and surprise cash counts and reviews of patient billing, collections, insurance/SHIF claims, debtors, and credit control processes.
• Stock & Asset Verification: Participate in periodic and surprise stock takes and physical verification of pharmacy stock, medical supplies, inventory, and hospital assets.
• Expenditure & Compliance Reviews: Review payment vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documents for compliance with approved policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Audit Reporting & Follow-Up: Prepare audit working papers, assist in drafting findings and reports, and support follow-up on the implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Risk & Compliance Support: Assist in internal control, risk management, and compliance reviews and perform other duties assigned by the Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Review the experience, skills and qualifications required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional Progress: Progress toward a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Technical Skills: Good computer skills, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with basic analytical and audit documentation skills.
• Key Competencies: Independence, objectivity, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking, good communication and interpersonal skills, accountability, and willingness to learn.