Head, Internal Audit and Assurance at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is a leading non-governmental public health organisation in Nigeria, implementing programmes in malaria prevention, and treatment, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS treatment, primary health care system strengthening, non-communicable diseases and maternal, newborn, and child health care. SFH ignites the power of health system thinking and market shaping to transform health outcomes.

An emerging pan African organisation, we provide a partnership platform to communities, donors, the private sector and government to co-create and implement actions that create real and measurable impact at individual, family, society and country level.

We are recruiting passionate, self-motivated, and highly qualified individuals to fill the underlisted vacant position, in response to organisational expansion:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit and Assurance

Ref No: sfh-84291
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Contract Duration: 11 months

Job Profile

• The Head, Internal Audit and Assurance will lead the Internal Audit and Assurance Team to deliver an independent, objective assurance and advisory service to meet the broad needs of the various projects and functions in SFH.
• In addition, the HIAA will provide high-level audit and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality audit and risk management programme that address organisational accountability and resilience in coordination with the Board and Executive management.
• The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives and experiences to Society for Family Health to influence and implement reform in an ever-changing operating environment

Job Profile

• The Head, Internal Audit and Assurance will lead the Internal Audit and Assurance Team to deliver an independent, objective assurance and advisory service to meet the broad needs of the various projects and functions in SFH.
• In addition, the HIAA will provide high-level audit and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality audit and risk management programme that address organisational accountability and resilience in coordination with the Board and Executive management.
• The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives and experiences to Society for Family Health to influence and implement reform in an ever-changing operating environment

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead the identification, establishment and maintenance of a risk driven audit and assurance programme, and a strategic framework that addresses system and organisational-wide risks and business continuity planning.
• Lead the identification and reporting on key strategic and operational risks, including ways to achieve greater efficiencies across the organisation, supporting key organisational initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate the unit’s strategic oversight of reviews, investigations and audits undertaken, ensuring immediate and long-term recommendations are achievable and sustainable.
• With knowledge and experience of relevant statutory, ethical and donor compliance requirements, s/he will support the design, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures for the organisation. This will include being aware of emerging trends, issues and best practice in the NGO and social enterprise sector.
• The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with other leadership teams, and senior management and other key stakeholders through the development and maintenance of effective workplace relationships.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to the board and management ensuring effective risk management, compliance focus and goal achievement of the organisation’s strategic plan.
• S/he will provide accurate and timely information on audit and assurance matters to the SFH Board and other external bodies as may be approved by the board/executive management and represent SFH in a range of forums relating to audit.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance or a related field will be of added advantage.
• Must possess the ACCA or ACA certification as a Chartered Accountant.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience with at least 4 years in a similar role.
• Previous experience with compliance roles in the development sector and/or social enterprise sector will also be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Technical knowledge and understanding of external and internal Audit management
• Demonstrable experience of shaping and managing strategy and achieving result
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Some experience of NGO programme development, implementation, review and reporting as well as IT Systems audits will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to build productive relationships
• Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
• Excellent communication (oral and written), influencing, and presentation skills
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrable problem solving and analytical ability.
• Leadership and positive influence, and flexible thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivize talented individuals.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2021.