Internal Auditor / Accountant at St. Lukes Hospital

St. Luke's Hospital Asaba provides the best in diagnostic testing by combining the sophisticated power of technology with the expertise of highly skilled doctors and specialists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor / Accountant

Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• The internal auditor is to ensure efficiency and compliance with process and operations of the hospital.
• The internal auditor is to identify risks, audit finances, claims, supplies and operations, and report findings with recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities
The duties of the Internal Auditor will include:

• On a sample basis, carry out a regularly reviews of financial, procurement/logistic transactions of the hospital, ensuring documentation supporting the transactions are in compliance with St. Luke’s Hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Plan, conduct and lead audits and follow up on all internal and external audit action plans and provide periodic updates on actions taken.
• Perform risk-based audits, on all financial activities, LPO, Vendors and supplies ensuring a focus on key areas such as revenue leakages, inventory management, procurement, and regulatory compliance
• Stay updated with industry trends, audit best practices, and regulatory changes within the health sector.
• Partners with the senior accountant to oobtain,analyseand evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data etc.
• Vet and recommend for payments claims made by vendors and service partner of the hospital
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement for various departments.

Requirements

• A graduate of finance, accounting or a related field, professional qualification (ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage
• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors is a plus
• Candidate should possess 2 - 5 years' experience working in the same role.
• Strong understanding of hospital procedures, including regulatory frameworks and key business processes.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, and relationship building.
• Experience in financial reporting, risk management, and compliance audits
• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: hrmshospital@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.