Internal Audit Officer at Evercare Hospital

Evercare Hospital - Purpose built as a state of the art private hospital, Evercare Hospital Lekki is a 165 bed hospital, that offers a range of care across a range of specialty medical services. Equipped with Operating Theatres, Dialysis chairs, Emergency Department beds, a Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Intensive Care Unit, as well as fully equipped birthing suites.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Internal Audit Officer is responsible for performing and controlling the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• This role involves evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Carry out periodic audit, prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Develop and implement internal audit policies, procedures, frameworks, templates, stakeholder engagement cadences and information management protocols.
• Communicate audit results to management and the audit committee through written reports and oral presentations.
• Update audit plans and protocols to reflect the evolving operating reality of the Group and insights gained in audits executed.
• Report the extent to which management has implemented its action plans in response to audit recommendations to the leadership team and the Audit Committee.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure that corrective actions have been implemented.
• Provide ongoing advice and support to ensure continuous improvement in the organization’s control environment.
• Stay updated with current trend in auditing standards and practices.
• Work with the management team to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Provide support and training to management and staff on best practices for managing financial and operational risks.
• Report the extent to which management has implemented its action plans in response to audit recommendations to the leadership team and the Audit Committee.

Job Requirements
Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of [5] years of internal audit experience.
• Experience in [industry or specific areas, if applicable].

Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.