Executive Director of Internal Audit · Eastern Health Cluster

Khalid Saleh Al-Jindan

Internal Audit, Finance & Governance Executive | Board & Audit Committee Advisor

25+ years of progressive executive leadership in internal audit, finance, governance, and risk across major Saudi healthcare and academic institutions — with international financial leadership experience in Germany.

25+
Years of executive leadership
14
Professional certifications
Khalid Saleh Al-Jindan
22 Hospitals · 122 Centers
23,000+ Staff · SAR 9B+
Current healthcare system scope
Executive Profile

About

Khalid Al-Jindan
Khalid Saleh A. Al-Jindan

Brings over 25 years of advanced executive experience leading internal audit, fiscal sustainability, strategic planning, governance, enterprise risk management, and performance quality improvement — with direct working experience with boards of directors, their committees, and chief executives.

A proven record of turning financial vision into tangible results — from cutting debt by more than SAR 800 million to building governance frameworks that elevate control maturity and institutional accountability.

Currently serves as Executive Director of Internal Audit at the Eastern Health Cluster — an integrated healthcare environment with an annual budget exceeding SAR 9 billion, 22 hospitals, 122 primary care centers, and more than 23,000 employees — with direct engagement with the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.

Executive Leadership Areas

Three Areas of Executive Focus

Boards, their Committees, Internal Audit, Governance & Enterprise Risk

Boards, Committees & MembershipsInternal AuditGovernanceEnterprise RiskAudit & Risk CommitteeCEO AdvisoryInternal Controls

Financial Leadership

Financial StrategyStrategic BudgetingFiscal SustainabilityFinancial PerformanceRevenue EnhancementCost Optimization

Transformation & Performance Quality

Healthcare TransformationVision 2030Performance ImprovementData-Driven DecisionsFinancial DashboardsRegulatory Compliance
Impact Beyond Targets

From Challenge to Result

100%
Fully integrated system

Raised the Internal Audit department's maturity by 100% as a fully integrated system

By building a governance framework for the executive Internal Audit department, aligned with international professional standards and national health-transformation policies — and exceeding targets by resolving over 96% of internal audit report challenges within one year.
85%
Within two years

Reduced outstanding supplier debt by 85% within two years

Through an integrated expenditure-control program with strict tendering and procurement governance.
15%
Within one year

Improved spending efficiency by 15% within one year

Through a detailed analytical review and disciplined rationalization of selected budget lines to reach the target.
70%
Within one year

Recovered 70% of revenue receivables outstanding from prior years within one year

By developing the revenue cycle and financial performance indicators, supported by effective communication.
Board & Committee Experience

Hands-On Experience with Boards and Their Committees

Board Reporting

Independent insight, reports, and performance indicators delivered directly to boards of directors across a SAR 9B+ system.

Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee

Consistent, well-coordinated engagement through periodic reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee — helping resolve findings within the year at a rate exceeding 95%.

Professional Experience

From Financial Auditor to Executive Leadership

Nov 2023 — Present

Executive Director of Internal Audit

Eastern Health Cluster — Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Leading the executive Internal Audit department across one of the Kingdom's largest integrated healthcare systems, providing independent executive-level insight to the Board of Directors and Audit & Risk Committee.

  • Established a comprehensive Governance & Internal Audit Framework aligned with national healthcare transformation policies.
  • Prepared risk-based annual audit plans grounded in the cluster's approved enterprise risks and the Internal Audit department's priorities.
  • Introduced data-driven reporting tools to improve Board visibility.
  • Developed the team's capabilities by encouraging professional certification — 70% of the department's staff attained professional and specialized credentials.
Apr 2020 — Nov 2023

Executive Director of Financial & Administrative Affairs

King Fahd Specialist Hospital — Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Led financial governance, strategic budgeting, fiscal sustainability, and financial performance initiatives. Served as a key financial advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee, and represented the hospital in high-level forums on assignment from the CEO.

Mar 2018 — Feb 2020

Director of Financial Affairs

Saudi Health Attaché — Berlin, Germany

Provided strategic and operational leadership across financial management and governance in an international environment.

  • Automated the revenue cycle to support secure and timely fund transfers.
  • Developed long-term financial strategies aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
  • Strengthened compliance across Saudi and EU regulatory environments.
Dec 2011 — Mar 2018

Head of Internal Audit Department

King Fahd Specialist Hospital — Dammam

Led Internal Audit activities supporting governance, assurance, internal controls, risk management, and financial accountability.

Apr 2009 — Dec 2011

Head of Budget Department

King Fahd Specialist Hospital — Dammam

Led budget-related activities supporting financial planning, budget management, and expenditure oversight.

Aug 1997 — Apr 2009

Financial Auditor

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals — Dhahran

Built extensive professional experience in audit, financial controls, assurance, and financial governance.

Speaking · Honors · Local & International

Honors & Engagements at Local & International Forums

Distinguished recognition and engagements at major professional conferences in internal audit and governance.

Khalid Al-Jindan honored by HRH Prince Saud bin Naif, Governor of the Eastern Province
EHC leadership recognition — 2024 achievements

Honored by HRH the Governor of the Eastern Province

Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud — in the presence of the Founding Council Chairman and the Cluster CEO
Khalid Al-Jindan speaking at the Ethics in the Age of AI session — Annual Internal Audit Conference 2025
December 2025 · King Abdulaziz International Conference Center — Riyadh

Speaker at the Annual Internal Audit Conference 2025

"Ethics in the Age of AI: Unveiling the Hidden Risks" session — Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors
AI Ethics session stage showing the speakers including Khalid Al-Jindan
Among the featured speakers — AI Ethics session
Khalid Al-Jindan speaking at the Eastern Health Cluster Leaders Meeting Series
EHC Leaders Meeting Series — Eastern Health Cluster
Khalid Al-Jindan at the 9th Annual Forum for Internal Auditors in Cairo
9th Annual Forum for Internal Auditors — Cairo 2025
Khalid Al-Jindan with HH Sheikh Brigadier Dr. Fahd bin Khalifa Al Khalifa in Bahrain
With HH Sheikh Brigadier Fahd bin Khalifa Al Khalifa — Bahrain
Khalid Al-Jindan speaking at the 2nd Annual Internal Audit Forum in Jubail
2nd Internal Audit Forum (JABEEN) — Jubail 2026
Khalid Al-Jindan receiving speaker recognition at the JABEEN Internal Audit Forum
Speaker recognition — JABEEN Forum 2026
Khalid Al-Jindan with ambassadors and military attachés at the Bahraini National Day celebration
Bahraini National Day celebration — Berlin 2019
Khalid Al-Jindan with HE Dr. Hussam Alangari, President of the General Court of Audit, at the ARABCIIA Conference in AlUla
With HE Dr. Hussam Alangari — ARABCIIA Conference, AlUla
JABEEN Forum official coverage featuring Khalid Al-Jindan's view on the future of internal audit
Official coverage — JABEEN Forum 2026
Khalid Al-Jindan greeting HH Prince Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to Switzerland
With HH Prince Mansour bin Nasser — Saudi Ambassador to Switzerland
Khalid Al-Jindan during HH Prince Mohammed bin Bandar's visit to the Saudi Health Attaché in Germany
HH Prince Mohammed bin Bandar's visit — Health Attaché, Germany
Khalid Al-Jindan with the UAE Ambassador and Military Attaché at the UAE National Day
With the UAE Ambassador — UAE National Day
Khalid Al-Jindan receiving a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry Undersecretary
Ministry Undersecretary's appreciation — 2021 achievement
Khalid Al-Jindan representing KFSH in signing an agreement with the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charity
Signing the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charity agreement — for KFSH
Professional Recognition

Professional Features

Professional platforms profiling his career and impact.

Credentials

14 Professional Certifications

International credentials in governance, risk, compliance, audit, and internal control.

Governance & Board

CACMCertified Audit Committee Member
ICCGOInternational Certified Corporate Governance Officer
GRCPCertified Governance, Risk & Compliance Professional

Audit & Controls

CICSCertified Internal Control Specialist
GRCACertified Governance, Risk & Compliance Auditor
IAAPCertified Integrated Audit & Assurance Professional
CFICertified Fraud Investigator

Risk & Compliance

IRMPCertified Integrated Risk Management Professional
ICEPCertified Integrated Compliance & Ethics Professional
IPMPCertified Integrated Policy Management Professional

Technology & Emerging Governance

IAIPCertified Integrated Artificial Intelligence Professional
IDPPCertified Integrated Data Privacy Professional
ITGRCInformation Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance

Management Systems

ISO 9001:2015Certified Internal Auditor in Management Systems

Education

Bachelor of Accounting
King Faisal University — Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia

Professional Memberships

  • Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
  • Audit Committee — Tarabot (Eastern Province Patient Care Charity)
  • Saudi Accounting Association
  • Board of Professional Accountants (UK)
Contact

Professional Inquiries

For professional engagement; internal audit, finance & governance advisory; and Board / Audit Committee membership.