Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited is a premier Nigerian private multispecialty institution, we provide a comprehensive range of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and corporate clients.

Our patient-centric philosophy guides everything we do. From proactive wellness programs to responsive medical treatments, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, compassionate service, and accessible care across our growing network of five hospitals: Gudu and Gwarinpa in Abuja, Victoria Island in Lagos, and Kainji and Jebba in Niger State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit / Finance Manager/ Finance Controller

Key Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance:

• Conduct routine and surprise internal audits of clinical, financial, pharmacy, procurement, HR, and billing processes
• Verify adherence to hospital SOPs, MDCN guidelines, NHIS/HMO rules, and regulatory requirements
• Review financial transactions, cash handling, inventory, and procurement for accuracy and fraud

Risk Management:

• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in hospital operations
• Recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation of audit findings
• Assess risks in new services, systems, or contracts before rollout

Financial & Operational Controls:

• Reconcile revenue: OPD, admissions, lab, radiology, pharmacy vs system records
• Verify stock management: drugs, consumables, medical equipment.
• Check for pilferage/expiryReview payroll, vendor payments, and expense claims for validity
• Ensure proper authorization levels are followed for approvals

Reporting & Improvement:

• Prepare audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans
• Track closure of audit issues and follow up with department heads
• Train staff on compliance, fraud prevention, and internal controls
• Support external audits by regulators, HMOs, and statutory bodies

Systems & Data Integrity:

• Test EMR/HMIS and billing systems for control weaknesses
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in patient and financial records

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA is an advantage
• Experience: 4-7years in internal audit, internal control, or compliance. Healthcare experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of audit principles, financial controls, and risk management
• Analytical skills + attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, EMR/HMIS, and accounting software
• Knowledge of hospital operations and regulatory environment
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment

Key Competencies:

• Objectivity: Independent and unbiased in reporting findings
• Problem-solving: Can identify root causes, not just symptoms
• Communication: Able to present findings clearly to management and staffInvestigative: Good at detecting anomalies and patternsInfluence: Can drive compliance without damaging relationships

Work Environment:

• Hospital-wide coverage: finance, clinics, pharmacy, stores, and admin. May involve field visits, spot checks, and irregular hours for surprise audits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.