Auditor (Pharmaceuticals)
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Auditor (Pharmaceuticals)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
Location: Ajah, Lagos (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Work Mode: On-site
Reporting Line: Management Team
Salary: ₦200,000 (Monthly)
Experience Required: 2 – 4 years
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly ethical Auditor to support the Management Team in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective risk management across the organization.
The Auditor will conduct financial, operational, inventory, compliance, and systems audits, identify risks and control gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen governance, prevent losses, and ensure adherence to pharmaceutical and healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Auditing
Examine financial records for accuracy, completeness, and integrity
Verify revenue, expenses, payroll, and inventory valuation
Ensure financial statements comply with IFRS/GAAP standards
Detect, investigate, and document financial errors, irregularities, or potential fraud
Review and test internal controls over financial reporting
2. Regulatory & Compliance Auditing
Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical and healthcare regulations, including GMP, GSP, GDP, NAFDAC, and applicable local pharmacy laws
Review adherence to drug storage, handling, labeling, and dispensing standards
Verify that all licenses, permits, and regulatory registrations are valid and current
Monitor compliance with tax laws, insurance requirements, and healthcare policies
3. Inventory & Supply Chain Auditing
Audit pharmaceutical inventory for accuracy, expiry management, and batch traceability
Verify proper handling and documentation of controlled drugs and narcotics
Review procurement processes and supplier compliance
Implement controls to prevent theft, diversion, shortages, or counterfeit drugs
Reconcile physical stock counts with system and accounting records
4. Internal Control & Risk Management
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across departments
Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks
Recommend control improvements to reduce risk exposure
Review segregation of duties across pharmacy and finance functions
5. Operational, IT & Fraud Audits
Review pharmacy workflows, SOP compliance, and billing processes
Audit pharmacy management systems, ERP access controls, and data security
Investigate suspected fraud, drug diversion, or financial misconduct
Conduct surprise audits and spot checks as required
6. Reporting & Advisory
Prepare professional audit reports with findings and recommendations
Present audit outcomes to Management
Track corrective actions and provide advisory support on best practices
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field
2 – 4 years auditing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements
Solid understanding of accounting principles, inventory systems, and internal controls
Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Reports directly to the Management Team
Collaborates closely with Finance, Operations, Pharmacy, and Compliance units
On-site: Physical presence is required for inventory verification, document review, system audits, and operational inspections.
How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to:
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