Compliance Associate at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) - 3 Openings

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Associate

Locations: Delta, Ekiti & Osun

Job Description

• The incumbent will provide support in conducting audits of grant financial reports, assessment of internal control systems, verification of assets, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and donor rules and regulations. 
• S/He will review transactions in State office operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures in line with relevant financial reporting, procurement, warehousing & inventory, and other regulations.
• S/He will participate in fixed assets verification exercise, bank cheques and other accountable forms. 
• The successful candidate will review tax computations and other statutory requirements (e.g. PAYE, WHT etc) to ensure compliance at State office.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Must possess a First Degree (BSc / HND) in Accounting or any related field. ACA/ACCA and/or master’s degree is an added advantage.  
• Must possess minimum four (4) years post NYSC work experience.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages like SAGE 300.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2023.