Internal Auditor Job at Remedial Health

Remedial Health is digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain in Africa. We’re building the biggest medicines/ medical devices wholesaler and pharmacy financing partner starting in Nigeria. We focus on bringing high quality medication manufacturers directly to pharmacies, chemists and hospitals, using our Remedial health store and pharmacy management software. As a company we are committed to building a culture of excellence and high growth. We are backed by some of the most well respected and prolific investors and operators in the US, Africa and Europe.


We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Position: Internal Auditor

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description:

  • Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
  • Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations
  • Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement for various departments
  • Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings methods to management
  • Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding Remedial Health’s sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
  • Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
  • Identify and reduce significant business risk and financial risk to the organization through effective implementation and monitoring of controls and offer recommendations to reduce risk.
  • Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved
  • Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal departments and make recommendations for improvement to upper management in the form of reports and presentations
  • Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
  • Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks and provide overall supervision of planned annual audits.

To succeed in this role, you should:

  • Be target driven
  • Meticulous attention to detail as well as the ability to multitask
  • Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills
  • Possess strong communication (writing and verbal), analytical, presentation and organizational skills
  • Outstanding accounting skills
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Person Specification

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience in an internal audit environment
  • ICAN, ACCA certifications is an added advantage
  • Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office and the use of Accounting Software (s).