Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer
Location: Borno
Department: Finance
Reports to: Program Manager
Responsible for: Internal Control and Accountability
Job type: Contract
Purpose of the Role
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will oversee and execute the internal audit function in the organization.
S/he will lead the compliance unit to ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.
Provide independent assurance on the adequacy of risk management, governance, and control processes and report to management on how to mitigate possible risks.
Job Description & Accountabilities
Rank: 100% of Time
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer’s primary responsibility is to:
Internal Audit:
Develop and implement an annual internal audit plan based on a risk assessment of CBI’s operations and activities.
Conduct periodic audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and operational procedures.
Review financial records, operational processes, and program activities to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations for improvement.
5Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide periodic updates to the Executive Director and Board.
Compliance:
Ensure CBI’s activities align with organizational policies, donor regulations, and applicable legal standards.
Conduct compliance reviews of key organizational processes, including procurement, financial management, and human resources.
Develop and maintain a compliance framework, including policies, tools, and processes to mitigate risks.
Serve as the focal point for donor audits and external compliance reviews, coordinating responses and actions as required.
Provide training and capacity building to staff on compliance standards and best practices.
Risk Management:
Identify and assess risks within CBI’s operations and programs, recommending mitigation strategies.
Develop and update the organization’s risk register, ensuring proactive monitoring of key risks.
Provide strategic advice to leadership on risk management and control improvements.
Governance Support:
Support the Board and management in strengthening governance structures and processes. 2. Ensure the organization adheres to statutory requirements, including tax and regulatory filings.
Deliverables:
Comprehensive internal audit reports and compliance reviews.
Annual internal audit plan and risk assessment.
Updated compliance framework and risk register.
Training sessions and workshops on compliance standards for staff.
This JD sets the foundation for identifying a skilled professional to ensure CBI maintains high standards of accountability and compliance in its operations.
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling CBI’s values.
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
Widely share their personal vision for CBI, engage and motivate others.
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners
Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Willing to take disciplined risks 100%
Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is an advantage.
Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA is highly preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management within a non-profit setting.
Strong knowledge of donor regulations, including USAID, EU, and UN agencies.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing audit and compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and compliance methodologies.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Proficient in using audit management and accounting software.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Must be comfortable being a proactive member of the top management team.
Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
Must be committed to staff training and development.
Key Behaviours:
Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
Willingness to align with CBI's core values, including empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Social and receptive (active listener).
High degree of integrity.
Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff)
Internal:
Program Coordinator
Finance and Support Services team
Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early
Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
Fraud
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.