Senior Internal Auditor at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)

Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) was established in 1998 as a non-governmental Organization to serve as a collective voice of PLHIV in the Country. The Organization is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria in September 2004. NEPWHAN is now Seventeen (17) Years Old as a vibrant patient community network in Nigeria. The network formed since 1998 has established structures at the zonal and all States including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and as well saddled with the responsibility of coordinating, supervising and monitoring activities and programs of over 1, 030 support groups membership across the Federation making it one of the biggest Patient network in Africa. Our GOALNEPWHAN has formed constituent bodies; Association of Youth Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (APYIN), Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Association of Religious Leaders Living with and Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+) to advocate and provide HIV programming intervention for the specific needs of their targets and members.

We are recruiting a qualified and motivated candidate to work independently in the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Project: GLOBAL FUND - NAHI PROJECT

Job Summary

• This position is located in the National Office and assignments are undertaken in the areas of finance, administration and operations. Incumbents at this level will work to lead members of an audit team and report directly to the National Coordinator/Management Board

Responsibilities
The Auditor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations. Identify and allocates tasks, coordinate/monitor work, control audit/assignment resources, consolidate results, etc
• Prepare risk-based audits/reviews. Plan programmes in accordance with NEPWHAN standards
• Supervise and coach staff throughout the audit/review with the view to ensuring conformity with NEPWHAN standards in all phases of the audit process
• Empower and challenge more junior staff to actively participate in the management of the audit/review
• Create data visualizations for internal or external use to support report writing and presentations
• Collect, organize, manage and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Conduct data collection and analysis using data analysis tools
• Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, (iv) economical use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of assets
• Prepare working papers for review by the Management board
• Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations audited, and monitor the implementation status of agreed recommendations
• Prepare presentations, using available technology tools (e.g., PowerPoint)
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations
• Appraise adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations
• Maintain and update audit programs
• Identify training needs, develop training programs and materials, and conduct workshops with respect to auditing approaches and techniques
• Perform other related duties as determined by the National Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance Management, Accounting, or an equivalent University Degree; ICAN or ACCA certification is a must.
• Professional experience of at least Seven years with at least Three years in a similar position, preferably in an international NGO, Global fund local IPs or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in managing a large, diverse, multidisciplinary group of professionals in undertaking serious and complex internal audits is required
• Experience with developing, managing, and implementing strategic and operational work plans for a large, complex, multidisciplinary internal audit function is required.
• Experience with international internal audit activities is required.
• Experience with an international or multilateral organization is desirable..
• Knowledge of donor regulations including UNAIDS, The Global Fund and/or other foreign government development agencies, and other multilateral development agencies.
• Ability to negotiate/support negotiations effectively with donors, troubleshoot issues, and take proactive approaches to improving financial and budget management processes.
• Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills.
• An ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor junior staff.
• Well established and practiced organizational and planning skills.
• Ability and willingness to flex work hours to accommodate multiple time zones, as needed.
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of their status, religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Personal commitment to NEPWHAN’s mission and goals
• Good oral and written English language skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex financial, compliance and operational issues into layperson language.
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency in the use of various Audit related software (highbond, teammate,workiva, SAP etc).
• Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented. Ability to work under pressure, maintain balance when under stress and meet strict internal and donor deadlines.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of auditing. Demonstrates professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures Identifies issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations. Has the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff including senior officials. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment. Has knowledge of specialized IT audit applications. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2023.

Method for Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (detailed Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter) as one MS Word Document or PDF to: hr@nepwhan.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Late submissions will not be considered.