Compliance Assistant, TB LON 1&2 Project at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Assistant, TB LON 1&2 Project

Location: Central Office, Abuja
Job Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

• The Compliance Assistant works in collaboration with all departments to ensure that procedures are respected and in compliance with the KNCV Nigeria system and policies.
• The Compliance Assistant will support in monitoring the performance of all financial and operational functions within the TB LON 1&2 Project.
• S/He will contribute to the implementation, monitor key deliverables of the approved work plans and concept notes, and assist in the follow-up of a strong internal control system and compliance with donor rules and regulations as well as organization policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence and compliance to KNCV and donor rules and regulations.
• Reviews KNCV’s procedures, manuals, and SOPs to assess compatibility with KNCV and donor regulations and provide input as required to the revision of the manuals
• Under the supervision of the compliance manager, follows up and ensures that all external/internal audit recommendations are implemented and cleared up within the stipulated timeline.
• Ensure retirement of field activities, including review of documents from all field activities.
• Supports in developing, revising, finalizing, and submitting concept notes.
• Support the preparation and ensure reliability of the financial reports to the donor and to KNCV central Office.
• Support in the carrying out of periodic oversights to the states to ensure compliance to financial policies for all expenditures.
• Support in the archiving of relevant project documentations as directed by the supervisor.
• Provides administrative support during preparation of annual planning and other project activities as needed.
• Review third-party payment invoices against invoice review checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs); ensure invoices are supported by backup documentation and aligned with contractual terms and conditions.
• Confirm the presence of contractual deliverables for all invoiced charges and flag noncompliance for follow-up by the Compliance Manager.
• Ensure that all procurement checklists are followed meticulously and adhered to, and observations shared with the supervisor.
• Under the directives of the Compliance attend all procurement committee meetings.
• Communicates mis-applied rates and/or a lack of supporting documentation/deliverables to the Compliance officer/Manager for appropriate follow-up.
• Flags, instances of ingenuine invoices and contract misalignments.
• Follow-up with responsible persons for missing support documents/deliverables.
• Assist in the conducting of Spot checks in all departments and clusters.
• Assist in the pre-reviewing of payment vouchers/retirements.
• Support in ensuring proper follow-up on audit and compliance findings as directed by the compliance Manager.
• Carry out any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration or a relevant field.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Possession of ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage
• Ability to travel across the 14 states of implementation is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a dynamic, solid, and open team.
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness, and understanding of cultural differences.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner
• Ability to use multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own employment conditions scheme.

Application Closing Date
17th October 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
• Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
• Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.