Intern, Internal Audit at eHealth Systems Africa

About This Internship

We are seeking a talented intern to join our dynamic Internal Audit team. This internship program is designed to promote employability by providing work experience to recent graduates and university students in career transition. It is also an avenue to develop leadership competencies and promote the participation of women in decision-making roles.

Purpose of the Role

As an intern, you will initiate, assist, report, and monitor audit initiatives while facilitating knowledge exchange. You will reconcile theoretical knowledge with practical audit processes and develop a keen understanding of internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the audit team in performing walkthroughs, interviews, and observations
• Collect and organize relevant documents and records for review
• Perform tests of controls based on audit programs
• Identify control gaps or non-compliance with policies and procedures
• Document audit findings clearly and accurately
• Support the development of audit observations and recommendations
• Follow up with departments on agreed audit recommendations
• Maintain a status tracker and escalate unresolved issues
• Assist in gathering evidence for irregularities and compiling findings
• Participate in ad hoc assignments such as spot checks, asset verification, and risk assessments
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field
• NYSC Certificate of Completion/Exemption/Exclusion (compulsory)
• Female candidates only
• Professional experience relevant to the function is a plus