Are you an experienced finance or audit professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector? Lily Hospitals Limited, a leading multi-specialty private healthcare provider in Nigeria, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to join their team.

About Lily Hospitals Limited

Since its establishment in 1984, Lily Hospitals Limited has grown to become one of Nigeria’s foremost healthcare institutions. Dedicated to delivering world-class, affordable, and high-quality private hospital care, the hospital utilizes advanced medical technology to serve its patients. Lily Hospitals offers a comprehensive range of clinical and diagnostic services, including Magnetic Resonance Scanners (MRI), Advanced Ultrasound, CT scanning, Digital Conventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pathology Services. Joining Lily Hospitals means becoming part of an organization committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and robust corporate governance.

The Role: Internal Control Officer

As the Internal Control Officer, you will play an essential role in safeguarding Lily Hospitals' assets, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and enhancing the internal control environment across the hospital's operations to proactively mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your daily and strategic duties will include:

Control Evaluations: Conducting regular, comprehensive assessments of existing internal controls to identify gaps and areas for operational improvement.
Policy Development: Designing, implementing, and reviewing internal control policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
Risk Management: Performing periodic risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, financial leaks, or operational bottlenecks.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring all departments strictly adhere to internal operational guidelines and regulatory health sector requirements.
Investigations: Leading investigations into incidents of policy non-compliance, financial discrepancies, or suspected fraud.
Staff Guidance: Providing professional guidance and training to personnel across various levels regarding compliance and internal control methodologies.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partnering with department heads to streamline processes, minimize redundant workflows, and optimize resource utilization.
Reporting: Preparing and presenting clear, actionable reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: 2 to 5 years of proven experience in internal control, compliance, or auditing, ideally within the Healthcare, Hospitality, or Service sector.
Professional Certifications: Active membership in relevant professional bodies such as ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) or ACCA is highly advantageous.
Framework Knowledge: A solid and practical understanding of the COSO framework is mandatory.
Skills: Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with exceptional attention to detail.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently present findings to management and train diverse teams.

Why Join Lily Hospitals Limited?

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a structured, progressive environment. Lily Hospitals offers a collaborative culture where your expertise directly contributes to improving the standards of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. If you are passionate about professional integrity, organizational excellence, and risk management, Lily Hospitals is the place to grow your career.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@carepointhospitals.com using "Internal Control Officer" as the subject of the mail.