Internal Audit Programme Manager

Internal Audit Programme Manager 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Audit Programme Manager to join the Bon Secours Health System Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider. 

Location: Bon Secours Health System, Citywest, Dublin 22  

Job Summary 

Manages and delivers risk-based internal audit assignments across the health system. Plans, supervises and performs audits from scoping through reporting and follow-up, ensuring work is completed in accordance with professional internal auditing standards, organisational policies, and applicable regulatory expectations. Responsible for ongoing communication and collaboration with key partners including (but not limited to) Compliance, Legal, IT and Finance. 

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent  

Job Purpose 

• Supports the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, incorporating enterprise risks, strategic priorities, regulatory requirements and emerging risks within the Irish private healthcare sector. 

• Manages audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, issue validation, reporting and closure, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work papers and audit evidence. 

• Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across healthcare operations, revenue cycle, procurement, finance, clinical governance, data protection and information systems. 

• Prepares clear audit reports that communicate observations, risk implications, root causes and practical management actions for senior leadership and governance committees. 

• Leads follow-up activity to monitor agreed management actions, validate remediation and escalate overdue or high-risk items as appropriate. 

• Supervises, coaches and reviews the work of auditors and/or co-sourced partners, promoting consistent methodology and continuous improvement. 

• Maintains effective relationships with operational, clinical and corporate stakeholders while preserving internal audit independence and objectivity. 

• Keeps current with internal audit standards, Irish healthcare regulation, corporate governance, privacy and data protection requirements, and relevant quality and patient safety expectations. 

• Uses data analysis, process mapping and control testing techniques to identify trends, systemic control weaknesses and opportunities to improve efficiency and risk management. 

• Contributes to governance reporting, audit committee materials and periodic updates on audit plan progress, significant findings and remediation status. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Ideal Candidate: 

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, business, healthcare management, risk management, information systems or a related discipline. 

• A recognised professional qualification in accounting, internal auditing or information systems, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or CISA, or an equivalent qualification. 

Experience 

• Five or more years of internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or assurance experience, preferably including healthcare, regulated services or complex multi-site operations; prior experience leading audits or supervising staff is preferred. 

Skills 

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, audit methodology, governance and assurance reporting. Ability to
• evaluate operational, financial, compliance, technology and healthcare-related risks in a private healthcare system.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, confidentiality and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th November 2026 

Please submit your application Via Workday 

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact us.