Internal Auditor/Accountant at St Luke's Hospital Asaba

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 obtain, analyze and 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
• Strong understanding of hospital procedures, including regulatory frameworks and key business processes.
• Candidate must reside in Asaba
• 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
• Candidate should possess 2 - 5 years' experience working in the same role.