About the Role
Cedarcrest Hospitals, a leading specialist medical care center in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding the hospital's financial integrity, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strict compliance with healthcare regulations and internal Standard Operating Procedures across our clinical and administrative departments.
Key Responsibilities- Review and sign off on HMO, NHIA, and corporate invoices, ensuring tariff accuracy, proper pre-authorization, and minimal billing disputes prior to dispatch.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts across pharmacies, theatres, and stores, investigating variances against expected system balances.
- Perform three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, and Vendor Invoices to ensure optimal value for money.
- Execute routine and surprise spot-checks across administrative and clinical touchpoints to verify compliance with hospital Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review monthly payroll records, petty cash disbursements, expense requests, and bank reconciliation statements for appropriate approval thresholds.
- Monitor access controls, billing configurations, and audit trails within management systems to identify and escalate unauthorized overrides or discounts.
- Maintain the departmental Risk & Control Matrix by documenting operational risks, financial exposures, and control deficiencies.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or partial qualification with relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of internal audit or control experience, preferably within the healthcare or service industry.
- Strong proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and data integrity analysis.
- Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail and robust knowledge of risk management frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for staff and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education support.
- A collaborative, patient-centered, and intellectually stimulating work environment in the heart of Abuja.