Senior Compliance Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Description

• To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Responsibilities 

• The SCO will ensure compliance with AHNi and funder policies, procedures, the management and reduction of general risk to the organization.
• S/he will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which AHNi’s financial resources are managed.
• S/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets.
• S/he will plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of funder organizations and other control procedures in purchasing, procurement and contracting are in place and are being properly implemented and managed within AHNi offices.
• S/he will also be responsible for advising and monitoring quality standards and ensuring value for money.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc in Accounting or Finance with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs that include 3-5 years of supervisory experience in internal control function.
• MS/MA in accounting or finance or related field with 3-4 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 2- 3 years of supervisory experience in internal control function.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications
• Familiarity with USAID or similar donor-funded programs is required.
• CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Overseas internal control experience is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 3rd November, 2023.