Head of Internal Control & Audit

Industry: Healthcare
Location: Abuja(Gwarinpa) or Lagos(V.I) Nigeria
Level: Senior Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary:per month (Negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 812 Years

Our client a leading and rapidly expanding healthcare organization with operations across multiple locations in Nigeria is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Control & Audit to provide strategic leadership for the organizations internal control risk management governance and audit functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and strengthening internal control systems that safeguard the organizations assets ensure financial integrity promote regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency across all business locations. The role requires a highly analytical and ethical finance professional with extensive experience in healthcare financial audits multi-site operations and enterprise risk management.

• Develop implement and continuously improve the organizations internal control framework.

• Establish policies and procedures that promote accountability transparency and sound financial governance.

• Ensure strict compliance with internal policies financial regulations statutory requirements and healthcare industry standards.

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal controls and recommend improvements.

• Promote a strong culture of compliance and accountability across all business units.

• Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans covering all departments and business locations.

• Conduct financial operational compliance and systems audits.

• Review the effectiveness of operational processes and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with practical recommendations for management.

• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Maintain accountability for all organizational assets liabilities revenues and expenditures.

• Monitor all financial transactions to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with approved policies.

• Ensure every inflow and outflow of funds is properly authorized documented and supported by approved evidence.

• Review payment processes to ensure expenditures are made strictly for approved purposes.

• Monitor cash management banking activities and financial reconciliations.

Multi-Location Oversight

• Oversee internal control and audit activities across multiple healthcare facilities and business locations.

• Conduct periodic branch audits to ensure operational and financial consistency.

• Monitor compliance with corporate policies across all locations.

• Standardize internal control processes throughout the Group.

• Identify financial operational compliance and strategic risks.

• Develop mitigation strategies and monitor risk exposure.

• Support the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.

• Report emerging risks and recommend preventive measures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws financial reporting standards healthcare regulations and corporate governance requirements.

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external auditors where required.

• Ensure prompt resolution of audit queries and regulatory observations.

• Maintain effective controls over fixed assets and inventory.

• Conduct periodic asset verification and stock audits.

• Monitor asset utilization and safeguard organizational resources.

• Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead and mentor the Internal Control and Audit team.

• Build strong working relationships with finance operations procurement HR and executive management.

• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board Audit Committee.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Masters Degree (MBA MSc Finance Accounting or related field) is an added advantage.

• Professional certification is mandatory:

  • ICAN

  • ACA

  • ACCA

• Additional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CISA CRMA or CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Minimum of 812 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit Internal Control Risk Management or Financial Compliance.

• Demonstrable experience in healthcare financial audit and internal control.

• Experience managing audit and control functions across multiple business locations.

• Strong experience in financial governance and corporate compliance.

• Proven experience safeguarding organizational assets and liabilities.

• Extensive knowledge of funds management approval workflows and financial accountability.

• Experience implementing internal control frameworks and risk management systems.

• Previous experience leading audit teams within a large healthcare group or multi-site organization.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership

• Corporate Governance

• Decision-Making

• Team Leadership & Coaching

• Stakeholder Management

• Change Management

• Internal Audit

• Internal Control Frameworks

• Financial Audit

• Risk Management

• Corporate Governance

• Financial Reporting

• Budgetary Control

• Asset Management

• Fraud Detection & Prevention

• Compliance Monitoring

• Healthcare Financial Operations

• Policy Development & Enforcement

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• High Integrity and Professional Ethics

• Strong Analytical Skills

• Critical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Problem-Solving Ability

• Objectivity and Independence

• Confidentiality

• Results-Oriented Mindset

• Strong Organizational Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effectiveness of Internal Control Systems

• Audit Completion Rate

• Compliance with Internal Policies

• Reduction in Financial Risks and Control Breaches

• Asset Accountability and Protection

• Timely Closure of Audit Findings

• Regulatory Compliance Score

• Fraud Prevention and Detection Effectiveness

• Financial Process Improvement

• Quality of Audit Reports and Recommendations

Why Join Our Client

• Join one of Nigerias leading and expanding healthcare organizations.

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide governance audit and internal control functions.

• Competitive executive remuneration package.

• Exposure to strategic leadership and multi-location healthcare operations.

• Professional growth within a dynamic and high-performing executive team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to using Head of Internal Control & Audit Abuja/Lagos as the subject of the email.