Internal Control 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). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Associate

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Control Associate to join our team in Port Harcourt.
• The successful candidate will support the review and strengthening of internal controls, identify process improvement opportunities, and help ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review business processes and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, and opportunities to improve processes.
• Document findings and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Support the implementation and follow-up of agreed corrective actions.
• Analyze financial and operational information to identify trends and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with business units to strengthen controls and improve processes.
• Perform other control-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in internal control, internal audit, accounting, or risk management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, 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.
• A professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA, or progress toward one, 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.