Lead, Internal Audit

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: Lead, Internal Audit

Location: Warri, Delta

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and principled Lead, Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal control processes. Reporting to senior leadership or the appropriate oversight committee, the successful candidate will lead risk-based audit work across the organisation, communicate findings clearly and work with leaders to support timely, practical improvements. This role requires sound professional judgement, strong analytical skills and the confidence to raise sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.

About the Role

The Lead, Internal Audit will plan and deliver an internal audit programme that reflects the organisation’s key risks and priorities. The role will assess whether policies and procedures are being followed, resources are properly safeguarded, records are reliable, and controls are operating as intended. You will work across departments, engaging with managers and staff to understand processes, identify control gaps and agree appropriate actions. You will monitor recommendations through to completion and provide clear, evidence-based reporting to management and relevant governance bodies. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan, taking account of organisational priorities, changes and emerging risks. Lead and conduct audits of financial, operational, clinical-support and administrative processes, as appropriate to the organisation. Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, governance arrangements, risk management and compliance processes. Examine records, transactions, systems and procedures; gather and evaluate evidence; and document audit work clearly. Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, potential irregularities and opportunities to improve accountability. Prepare concise audit reports that explain findings, assess risk and set out practical recommendations. Discuss findings with relevant managers, confirm factual accuracy and agree proportionate corrective actions and completion dates. Present significant findings, themes and overdue actions to senior management and appropriate oversight committees. Monitor management action plans and verify that agreed recommendations have been implemented effectively. Advise managers on internal controls, risk mitigation and process improvement while maintaining the independence of the audit function. Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and other assurance providers where appropriate. Maintain accurate, secure and confidential audit records in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies. Promote awareness of internal controls, ethical conduct and accountability across the organisation. Support the development and continuous improvement of the internal audit function, including its methods, tools and reporting. Required