Internal Audit Specialist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we are consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, we are consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Specialist

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to strengthen our internal control environment and support organizational governance.
• The ideal candidate will independently plan and execute audits, assess business risks, recommend practical improvements, and work closely with management to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical, value-added solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Provide advisory support on internal controls, governance, and business process improvements.
• Mentor junior audit staff where applicable.
• Perform special investigations and ad hoc reviews as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA is preferred.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit management software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional certification and continuous learning.
• A challenging role with significant impact on the organization.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, school certificate, NYSC certificate and other relevant credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the job title as the subject of the email.