Internal Audit Associate

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Associate

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit Associate to join our team.
• The successful candidate will support the planning and execution of internal audits, evaluate internal controls, identify process improvement opportunities, and help ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Document audit findings and prepare clear, accurate working papers.
• Support the development of audit reports and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit actions.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and control gaps.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with business units to improve processes and strengthen controls.
• Perform other audit-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or risk management.
• Knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, or progress toward certification) is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Career growth within a dynamic organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.