Internal Control Officer
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Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited is hiring an Internal Control Officer for its Victoria Island, Lagos hospital. The role involves internal audits, compliance with hospital and regulatory standards, financial and operational controls, risk assessment, and reporting. Candidates should apply by sending their CV to the listed email with the job title as the subject.
- Full-time role based in Victoria Island, Lagos
- Requires 4–7 years of internal audit, control, or compliance experience
- Healthcare experience is preferred
- Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA are an advantage
- Apply by emailing CV to careers@cedarcrest.com with the job title as subject
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Original source description
Internal Control Officer at Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited ⏲ Aug 17, 2026, 6:05 AM ⋕ View all Food Services & Catering jobs 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: 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 Conduct routine and surprise internal audits of clinical, financial, pharmacy, procurement, HR, and billing processes Risk Management: Recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation of audit findings Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in hospital operations 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. Ensure proper authorization levels are followed for approvals Check for pilferage/expiryReview payroll, vendor payments, and expense claims for validity Reporting & Improvement: Support external audits by regulators, HMOs, and statutory bodies Track closure of audit issues and follow up with department heads Train staff on compliance, fraud prevention, and internal controls Prepare audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans 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: Proficiency in Excel, EMR/HMIS, and accounting software Strong knowledge of audit principles, financial controls, and risk management High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment Knowledge of hospital operations and regulatory environment Analytical skills + attention to detail Key Competencies: Communication: Able to present findings clearly to management and staffInvestigative: Good at detecting anomalies and patternsInfluence: Can drive compliance without damaging relationships Objectivity: Independent and unbiased in reporting findings Problem-solving: Can identify root causes, not just symptoms Work Environment: Hospital-wide coverage: finance, clinics, pharmacy, stores, and admin. May involve field visits, spot checks, and irregular hours for surprise audits. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Victoria Island