Recovery Audit Specialist

Job Description Summary The Recovery Audit Specialist is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recovering overpayments and financial discrepancies within Accounts Payable and Procurement transactions. This role conducts detailed reviews of invoices, payments, contracts, and vendor statements to detect duplicate payments, pricing errors, missed credits, and non-compliance with agreed terms. The specialist collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to validate findings and secure recoveries, while ensuring all activities align with company policies and audit standards. In addition to recovery efforts, the role provides insights into root causes of payment errors and recommends process improvements to prevent future leakage, strengthen controls, and enhance overall financial accuracy. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC001118 SYS - Corp Accounts Payable Services Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field: • 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, auditing, finance, or related analytical role • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional statements, and data analysis tools) • Experience with ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar), Workday preferred • Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of transactional data • Effective communication skills for vendor interaction and cross-functional collaboration • Understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices • Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred • Basic knowledge of audit principles and internal controls • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Comfortable working with data extraction tools and query outputs is strongly preferred

The Recovery Audit Specialist is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recovering overpayments and financial discrepancies within Accounts Payable and Procurement transactions. This role conducts detailed reviews of invoices, payments, contracts, and vendor statements to detect duplicate payments, pricing errors, missed credits, and non-compliance with agreed terms. The specialist collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to validate findings and secure recoveries, while ensuring all activities align with company policies and audit standards. In addition to recovery efforts, the role provides insights into root causes of payment errors and recommends process improvements to prevent future leakage, strengthen controls, and enhance overall financial accuracy.

Additional Job Description Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, auditing, finance, or related analytical role.

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