Senior Compliance & Risk Management Officer at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV.It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Compliance & Risk Management Officer

Job Code: CRM013
Location: Abuja

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Team Purpose

• The Compliance Unit aims at insulating the organization from risks that could arise from Non-Compliance with laws of Nigeria, donor organization, rules and regulations, and prescribed practices both International and Local.
• Build a safe and compliant working environment within the organization, through proactive prevention initiatives to reduce wrongdoing and timely, coordinated action where behavior is suspected to be inconsistent with the organization values and policies.

Job Purpose

• The Officer Compliance, & Risk Mgt's primary responsibility is to support the implementation of compliance workplans across the organization.
• This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day functions of the unit, to achieve objectives consistent with the corporate strategy and goals.
• This is achieved by conducting periodic independent assessments of the integrity of processes as well as levels of compliance with laid down procedures and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Compliance unit involves monitoring the changes in the organizational structure, culture, and processes that are needed to increase the overall efficiency, effectiveness, development and improvement in programs implementation including:
• Ensure compliance with internal systems of control that are imposed to achieve compliance with externally imposed rules.
• Ensure full compliance with all national and international laws and regulations that pertain to Non-Governmental Organizations, as well as professional standards, accepted best practices, and internal standards.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions governing funds disbursed to the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the organization’s internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of donor/funder reports.
• Ensure timely rectification of concerns raised by the team in its role as supervisors and Internal Auditors.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary and strategic plan targets and provisions.
• Conduct regular spot-checks and compliance assessments; document findings and propose solutions and mitigating measures.
• Support in the investigation of allegations of suspected fraud and misconduct
• Contribute to supporting sub-partner compliance including their selection, agreements, reviewing supporting documentation, trainings and ad hoc compliance support as needed.
• Support statutory and donor audits and provide follow-up support on the timely implementation of audit findings and action plans in conjunction with process owner.
• Participate in grant start up and close out meetings.
• Instill a strong culture of ethics and compliance by providing on-going training, capacity building and advice to staff and Sub-partners as needed.
• Implementing compliance’s work plans in respect of the various compliance assignments.
• Monitoring organization wide compliance with the laid down policies, processes, and procedures.
• Reviewing systems and procedures across all areas and recommending improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate. See attachment for specific roles.
• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and performance areas associated with this position.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent. CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least five years post NYSC experience and professional qualification experience in budgeting, financial management and finance, preferably with at least 1 year of NGO experience in a similar position in an CDC/USAID funded project.
• Working knowledge of GAAPS. USG rules and regulation including HSS grant policy, 2 CFR 200, A122 other donor regulations with good financial accounting, modeling and analytic skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of information to management.
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities and independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments.
• Experience with financial systems and Tally 9 ERP software is desirable.
• Good team player
• Good emotional intelligence.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2023.