Audit and Compliance Manager at the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN)

The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) is a national civil society organization committed to advancing the rights, dignity, health, and socio-economic empowerment of women living with HIV across Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit and Compliance Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term Contract
Contract Duration: One year renewable
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: National Coordinator
Status: National Position

Objective

To strengthen internal controls, enforce donor and statutory compliance, and safeguard ASWHAN’s institutional integrity under the EU-SUSI Project.

Responsibilities
Audit & Internal Control:

• Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans covering all project components.
• Conduct routine, spot, and thematic audits at national and field levels.
• Review financial, operational, and programmatic processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Track audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective action plans.

Donor & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to EU donor regulations, and Nigerian statutory requirements.
• Support internal, external, and donor audits and investigations.
• Identify fraud risks, compliance gaps, and control weaknesses.

Capacity Strengthening:

• Train staff and partners on compliance standards, fraud prevention, and accountability frameworks.

Technical Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field with a minimum 7 years’ experience in audit, compliance, or risk management roles.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of EU donor compliance frameworks, internal audit standards, and risk management.
• Practical experience designing internal control and compliance systems.
• Experience auditing multi-location and consortium projects.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; high proficiency in Excel and audit tools.

Core Competencies:

• Influencing
• Self-Awareness
• Humility

Application Closing Date
21st Janaury, 2026.