Internal Auditor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Internal Auditor - Kano, Lagos at LUTH Advanced Medical Services

This job holder will be based in either Kano or our Lagos Center. S/he will be responsible for checking compliance to rules and regulation, auditing of processes and procedures as well as and ensuring risks related to the Centre are adequately identified and managed.

To evaluate how well risks are identified and managed and more specifically to ensure compliance to rules and regulation and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible.

Internal Audit:

• Work with the organizations unit lead to review the existing Internal Control in line with the rules and regulations;
• Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities in conjunction with the Finance Manager;
• Working with HR to advise management on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit function, including any potential outsourcing arrangements;
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures;
• Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks;
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan
• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports
• Provide senior management with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the project

Continuous improvement:

• Assist the development of an internal control culture;
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the organizations’ senior management
• Participate in the external auditor’s meetings
• Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues

Additional Requirement

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills (both internally, and to external associates;
• Knowledge of risk based internal auditing
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a readiness to take initiative to resolve issues
• Build effective working relationships and provide advice at all levels
• Fluent English with effective communication and listening skills. The ability to prepare and deliver concise oral and written reports

In addition to the above;

• Degree in Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting or Financial Management (essential);
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience, with at least three years in a supervisor position;
• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant or equivalent Auditing/Accountancy qualification/Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment;
• Exceptional accounting skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent documentation and IT skills;
• Hands-on knowledge of an accounting software (SAGE)