Internal Control Associate Port Harcourt

Lily Hospitals Limited, 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) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Internal Control Associate

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Industryspecific jobs Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical Internal Control Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of internal control systems, risk-management processes, and compliance procedures across the organization.

Assist in reviewing and evaluating internal controls, policies, procedures, and operational processes. Support the identification, assessment, and documentation of operational, financial, compliance, and fraud-related risks. Conduct control testing and follow up on identified weaknesses, exceptions, and corrective-action plans. Assist with internal control reviews, audits, process walkthroughs, and compliance assessments. Maintain accurate records of control activities, test results, findings, recommendations, and management responses. Monitor adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and approved procedures. Support the preparation of internal control reports, risk registers, audit schedules, and management updates. Collaborate with departments to recommend practical improvements that strengthen efficiency, accountability, and risk mitigation. Follow up with process owners to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions. Promote awareness of internal control principles, ethical conduct, segregation of duties, and good governance practices. Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, operational, and organizational information.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional certification or progress toward certification in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk Management, or Compliance is an advantage. Basic understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit procedures, compliance, and corporate governance. Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or control gaps. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments. High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

What We Offer

Practical experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, and governance. Mentorship and professional development opportunities. Exposure to business processes, audit activities, and organizational improvement initiatives. A collaborative and professional working environment. Opportunity to develop analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.

11th September, 2026.  How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Internal Control Associate" as the subject of the email.