Internal Auditor - HMO

About the role

Noor Health HMO is hiring a full-time Internal Auditor in Lagos. The auditor independently evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations across all departments, covering operational, financial and administrative areas. The role supports the Head of Internal Audit in promoting accountability and control discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits across all functions, reviewing processes, record accuracy, service delivery standards and claim authenticity against benefit schedules.
• Audit post-payment arrangements for healthcare providers, including capitation and fee-for-service payments, and check the control environment around enrollee management and access to care.
• Monitor compliance with NHIA regulations, audit NHIA filings, enrollee onboarding, premium management and regulatory correspondence, and escalate breaches.
• Review financial records, vendor payments, petty cash, payroll and procurement, and carry out periodic asset and inventory audits.
• Assess internal controls, prepare audit reports with documented findings and follow up on the implementation of recommendations.
• Handle company information confidentially, comply with data protection laws and report suspected breaches; take part in data protection training.
• Carry out other assigned duties, join the department's knowledge-sharing programme and support the Managing Director, Vice Chairman, Board, management and staff as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or CIA certification is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant internal audit experience, with at least 3 years in the HMO or health insurance industry.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of internal audit practices and NHIA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and professional ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting/audit tools.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.