Internal Audit Specialist

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 are consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, we are 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 Audit Specialist

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will independently plan and execute audits, assess business risks, recommend practical improvements, and work closely with management to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to strengthen our internal control environment and support organizational governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform special investigations and ad hoc reviews as required.
• Provide advisory support on internal controls, governance, and business process improvements.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical, value-added solutions.
• Mentor junior audit staff where applicable.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Plan, execute, and lead operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to management.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit management software is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• A challenging role with significant impact on the organization.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional certification and continuous learning.