Internal Control & Compliance Specialist at Sahei Gender Development Initiative
The organization, Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI).
- The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014.
It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and rai.
Job Type : Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 8 - 10 years
Location: Nigeria
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Location: Northeast, Roving Maiduguri & Yobe
Responsibilities
The Internal Control and Compliance Specialist will work with the Response Coordinator, project Coordinators, Finance and operations team to support compliance with SGDI and donor guidelines and policies.
- This will be done through evaluating the effectiveness of the governance, risk management and control systems in place in SGDI.
- S/he will review, document and assess effectiveness of financial and operational controls over the SGDI project administrative and project activities,
The Internal Control and Compliance Specialist will undertake regular checks- process and management practice reviews, analyze records, reports, financial statements, and program implementation to ascertain that adequate internal controls are in place to mitigate the risk of non-compliance with local laws, donor requirements, policies and procedure
- S/he will advise on additional controls to be put in place in any area of weakness identified to ensure the protection of the project assets, funds and reputation and compliance with applicable donor guidelines and policies.
- S/he will be involved in conducting reviews into dishonest practices or other code of conducted concerns as may be delegated by the management
Key Areas of Accountability
To carry out a regularly reviews of financial, procurement/logistic, HR and program transactions and implementation, ensuring documentation supporting the transactions are in compliance with SGDI policies and procedures, grant agreements and donor regulations both at the Head Office and field office.
- Conducting spot-audits tests on donor requirement compliance in finance, Human resources, award, logistics, operations and project (activities, documentation and reporting) in line with donor requirement
- Work closely with program unit to further a risk aware and responsive culture in designing and developing potential high-risk awards and improving compliance culture on the existing awards.
- Plan, conduct and lead audits and follow up on all internal and external audit action plans and provide periodic updates on actions taken.
- S/he will serve as a liaison for external audit and regulatory agencies on project as may be assigned by the Response Coordinator
Assist in performing internal control reviews of in project processes, including cash and advance management, procurement, logistics, Programs- implementation, documentation and reporting, Data quality Assurance of M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) data source documents, stock (incl. food commodities), beneficiaries and food vendors management, assets management etc.
- Coordinate with the relevant departments to come up with actionable recommendations to improve any identified weaknesses.
- Track and age all reviews finding recommendations in line with agreed implementation timelines and follow-up to confirm implemented actions.
- Lead on fraud investigations as may be assigned, diligently document all relevant evidence, and ensure report is consistent with SGDI standards through SGDI Fraud team.
- Maintain good working relationships with all SGDI stakeholders- staff, vendors, auditors, implementing partners) through effective communication and exercising professional conduct and objectivity.
- Deliver training as required to reinforce internal controls, risk mitigation, anti-corruption, fraud and anti-terrorism financing awareness and prevention.
Carry out any other responsibility delegated within the role of the unit.
Qualification & Experience
Essential:
A graduate of Finance, Accounting or a related Business field is required with professional qualification ACA, ICAN, ACCA or CPA)
- 8- 10 years related work experience, with minimum of 5 years in a not-for-profit organization (is a plus) or private setting
- Strong background in compliance, accounting and internal controls; experience in auditing (internal or external experience)
- Strong background knowledge in accounting and auditing softwares
- Extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and experience of risk-based auditing.
- Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis.
Excellent report English writing skills
Ability to speak the local language- Hausa is strongly required.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and relationship building.
- Strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity
Commitment to SGDI values.
Desirable:
INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organization.
Familiarity with grant requirements of major donors such as NHF, BHA/USAID, EC/ECHO, UNICEF, OFDA, FCDO and the UN.
- Good financial analysis aptitude
- Experience with Agresso financial software or other ERP software
- Counter fraud and investigation experience.
- Ability to look at the bigger picture when assessing organizational performance and risk
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter (as a single PDF) to:
with the subject line: Security Officer – Location”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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