Compliance Manager 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: Compliance Manager

Job code: CRM 001
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• We need 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
• We need 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.
• The Compliance and Risk Management Manager has the primary responsibility of coordinating the implementation of compliance workplans across the organization.
• This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the dayto-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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and articulation of the organization's Risk Management philosophy, emphasizing the risk tolerance levels/stance/donor regulations/requirements and threshold points for various elements of risk
• Conduct periodic independent assessments of the integrity of business processes as well as levels of compliance with laid down procedures and controls
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Review operations periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues, prepare, modify, and implement company policies as needed
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the organization as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Receive, investigate and reports on compliance complaints and hotline reports
• Educate new and existing employees on compliance risk issues and the organization's compliance program
• Develop audit procedures of internal operations to ascertain the extent of compliance with established policies and procedures, or compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• 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. Manages the day-to-day assignmentrelated operational issues.
• Bridges the gap between the unit and the field team Acts as an interface with external auditors
• Manages and monitor the conduct of special investigations into any aspect of the organization's operations
• Prepares report and implements recommendations
• Ensures adequate care and maintenance of audit documents
• Conducts confidential investigations on control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time
• Assist in developing and building capacity of compliance workforce.
• Performs other activities as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent. CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent will be an advantage
• At least 8 years’ post NYSC international NGO experience in a similar position
• At least 3 years management experience
• Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC, DFID, etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and with proactive communication skills is essential
• Good attention to detail with ability to follow, applies, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication.
• Ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the areas of service development, staff development and the management of change;
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organization;
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organizations and audiences and to research, analyze and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.
• Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC, DFID, etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.
• A strong understanding of the concepts of Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance and Internal Audit
• Excellent written and verbal communication and knowledge and practice with Word, Excel and presentation required.
• Familiarity with federal auditing requirements and demonstrated ability to exercise basic financial oversight of grant programs
• Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate information pertaining to risks, audits; and the subsequent preparation of written and verbal reports of work performed
• Good attention to detail with ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience of influencing others through persuasion, understanding and reasoned argument
• Proven ability to coordinate, manage and delegate work appropriately.
• Willingness to travel to the field at short notice.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2024.