SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Audit and Compliance Officer
Location: Abuja
Position Summary
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will be responsible for the evaluation of the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control systems in SOS Children’s Villages by conducting regular internal Audit & Control reviews on the financial and programmatic activities of functions in the Nigeria National Office, and sub-offices where SOS Children’s Villages implements projects in Nigeria.
He/She will identify gaps and risks of non-compliance with policies, donor requirements & local laws with recommendations, and follow up on additional controls for the protection of the SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria’s programme’s assets, funds, reputation and compliance with applicable donor guidelines and policies.
Develop appropriate audit & compliance policies and methodologies
Ensure adequate assessment of risks and controls relating to SOS Children’s Villages’ activities and ensure compliance with established control procedures
Ensure periodic checks are conducted on program accounts, inventories and assets
Organise and oversee the audit & compliance process and ensure timely reporting within established quality levels and according to the audit plan
Ensure periodic inspection of all departments in accordance with regulatory requirements
Analyse and review the monthly financial management reports
Ensure that violations of operational procedures are properly investigated and make appropriate recommendations on preventive/remedial action
Liaise with the law enforcement agencies in the conduct of special investigations into incidences of fraud and other irregularities
Conduct periodic evaluation of the adequacy of internal controls and efficiency /effectiveness of operations
Participate in process improvement/redesign as well as systems implementation efforts to ensure adequate attention is given to control considerations
Initiate and conduct spot checks on financial transactions and activities
Assess quality of security and controls built into SOS Children’s Villages’ computer systems
Participate in disaster recovery exercises
Provide regular, accurate and objective reports/updates for management attention.
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
HND / B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field in Social Science
Professional certifications e.g ACA, CIA, ICAN or CISA
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts, Compliance or Audit
Minimum of 3 years working as an Auditor with an INGOs
Ability to establish good working relationships with stakeholders and partners, through impeccable communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in auditing, internal audit standards, ethics and fraud awareness
Capacity to work collaboratively with staff in the interest of delivering internal audit and compliance functions.
Ability to lead and manage effective audit and investigations teams.
Understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, operational risk management, and effective controls.
Good knowledge of information systems auditing and security
Demonstrated superior understanding of operational dynamics