Compliance Associate at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization – 3 Openings Full Time

Job Title:  Compliance Associate

Job code: CRM 002
Locations: Lagos, Kogi and Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We need a reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices
• We need a reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable.
• The Associate Compliance, & Risk Mgt’s primary responsibility is to support the implementation of compliance workplans across the organization.
• This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day functions of the unit, to achieve objectives consistent with the corporate strategy and goals.
• This is achieved by conducting periodic independent assessments of the integrity of processes as well as levels of compliance with laid down procedures and controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing compliance’s work plans in respect of the various compliance assignments.
• Monitoring organization wide compliance with the laid down policies, processes, and procedures.
• Reviewing systems and procedures across all areas and recommending improvements to existing processes
• and procedures, where appropriate. See attachment for specific roles.
• Carry out the day-to-day assignment-related operational issues.
• Bridges the gap between the unit and the field team
• Acts as an interface with external auditors
• Participate and monitor the conduct of special investigations into any aspect of the organization’s
• operations
• Prepares report and implements recommendations
• Ensures adequate care and maintenance of audit documents
• Conducts confidential investigations on control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time
• Assist in developing and building capacity of compliance workforce.
• Performs other activities as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time

Qualifications and Skills

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent. CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least three years’ post NYSC experience and professional qualification experience in budgeting, financial management and finance, preferably with at least 1 year of NGO experience in a similar position in an CDC/USAID funded project.
• Working knowledge of GAAPS. USG rules and regulation including HSS grant policy, 2 CFR 200, A122 other donor regulations with good financial accounting, modeling and analytic skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of information to management.
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities and independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments.
• Experience with financial systems and Tally 9 ERP software is desirable
• Good team player
• Good emotional intelligence.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Current CV; Suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating position and location in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location and Applicant Full name e.g. COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU as the subject of the mail.
And

Note

•  It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews