Internal Auditor at New Heights Pharmaceuticals Limited

New Heights Pharmaceuticals Limited is a wholly indigenous healthcare company registered in 2004 under the Companies and Allied Matters Act but started business fully February, 2005. The company started as a wholesale business with just two (2) staff.

We have over the years, evolved into a major player in the Healthcare Industry with business footprints spanning Pharmaceutical Wholesaling, Medical Device Marketing, Pharma Sales and Marketing and Consulting.

Our business though based in Plot 29 Ilupeju Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju. Lagos,which is the commercial hub of Nigeria with two other offices in Abuja and Port Harcourt, withbusiness operations covering the entire geographical area of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management systems, and governance processes.
• The role involves conducting audits, analyzing data, identifying weaknesses, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution:

• Develop annual and periodic audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Document and test internal controls to determine effectiveness.
• Prepare audit working papers in accordance with professional standards.

Risk Management & Control Evaluation:

• Identify existing and potential risks in business processes.
• Evaluate whether controls effectively mitigate risks.

Reporting & Recommendations:

• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to management and follow up on action plans.
• Track and verify implementation of corrective actions.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor compliance with financial laws, industry regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, ISO, depending on organization).
• Conduct special investigations when required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Support the development and updates of audit policies and methodologies.
• Stay updated on best practices in audit, risk, and compliance.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with department heads to ensure openness and transparency.
• Participate in training and capacity-building initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years work experience as an Internal Auditor
• Professional certifications (added advantage): ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA Standards).
• Understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with audit tools like ACL, IDEA, or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@newheightspharma.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.