Internal Auditor

Emel Hospital Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria is amulti-specialists hospital, situated at 21 Road, Z Close in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Lagos, Nigeria. Emel Hospital is a purpose-built 44 bed hospital situated on a piece of land specially approved for its purpose by the Federal Housing Authority.

Emel Hospital was established in 1988 by Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, a consultant paediatrician. Dr. Mobolaji-Lawal trained as a doctor at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and as a paediatrician in the United Kingdom. Prior to setting Emel Hospital, he worked for some time as consultant paediatrician at Ikeja General Hospital (now Lagos State University Teaching Hospital), Lagos. He is the board chairman and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Margaret Mobolaji-Lawal is a non-executive director.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Position: Internal Auditor

Job Location: Festac, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: DSI & Chairman Department: Finance

Position Summary

• The Internal Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the effective management of risks within Emel Hospitals Ltd.
• This role involves evaluating and improving internal control systems, assessing financial processes, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Audit Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct audits to evaluate financial records, operational processes, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review accounting procedures, documentation, and financial reports for accuracy and completeness.

Risk Assessment and Control:

• Identify areas of risk within the hospitals operations and recommend mitigating controls.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and suggest improvements.
• Conduct regular fraud detection and prevention reviews.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and standards.
• Evaluate adherence to healthcare-specific financial regulations.
• Provide reports on findings and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain open communication with management and stakeholders to address audit concerns.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and auditing best practices.
• Train staff on compliance and risk management practices.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelors Degree qualification with 3 - 5 years of work experience.

Salary N150,000 - N250,000 / month.

Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@emelhospital.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.