Internal Audit Officer

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited was founded in Abuja in January, 2008. The hospital started as a mono specialty centre and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of services and has become a leading private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class specialist healthcare services to patients in Nigeria and the West African sub region.

Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd currently has four hospitals located in Abuja, Lagos, Kainji and Jebba having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialities and include emergency / trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The role provides independent assurance that controls, governance, and compliance processes are effective and supports management in strengthening them.
• The Internal Audit Officer carries out risk-based audits across clinical, financial, and operational areas of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Review compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
• Track management action plans and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations
• Audit revenue cycle and billing, procurement, inventory, pharmacy stock, payroll, and cash handling
• Prepare clear audit reports and working papers for review by the Head of Internal Audit
• Use data analytics to test full populations where possible
• Execute the approved annual audit plan, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and independence at all times
• Support special reviews and fraud investigations as assigned
• Identify control gaps, fraud risks, and process inefficiencies, and recommend practical fixes
• Assess risks in clinical support areas such as medical records, patient billing, and medical supplies

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of risk management, internal control frameworks, and IIA Standards
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ICAN, CIA, or equivalent) completed or in progress
• 2-4 years of internal or external audit experience; healthcare experience is an advantage
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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