• Application Deadline: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Compliance Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

OBJECTIVES:

• The Compliance Officer will support to provide an independent, objective assurance and risk evaluation designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. He/she will support the audit team to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.


• The prospective candidate should be objective, and independent and can analyse documents/business risks wholistically with the view to providing quality recommendations to the audit team and the senior management team at large.


• The candidate should be focused, proactive, able to communicate in plain English, both orally and in writing, and can present audit findings in a standard audit report format for management’s decision-making. He/she must have sufficient experience to be able to prioritise his/her workload and work with minimal supervision.


• The post holder is required to demonstrate objectivity, initiative; energy; persistence; result driven; integrity and discretion; enthusiasm; and commitment to personal development in the excellent delivery of work against these responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the audit team to develop and implement MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ annual audit plan·


• Identify and collate MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ Internal and external Risks and suggest ways to mitigate the risks to the audit unit and the SMT.


• Interact with various departments for MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ policy development and modification.


• Evaluate MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ projects/business processes and transactions to analyze the productiveness of controls and risk alleviation.


• Ensure employee’s actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Determining the organization’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations


• Ensure resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and protected adequately.


• Ensure quality and continuous improvement are fostered in MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices control processes.


• Assist in carrying out MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ Anti-Fraud & Bribery training & sensitization programmes at the regional levels.


• Contribute to developing & and implementing a flexible annual audit plan for the Centres, Social Marketing & regional offices.


• Issue periodic reports to the Compliance Manager summarizing results of audit findings at the centres, regional offices & the Social Marketing unit.


• Assist in investigating any significant suspected fraudulent activities within the centres, regional offices and Social Marketing.


• Perform all assigned audit assignments at financial, operational, and administrative processes and systems.


• Daily transaction reviews for the centres, regional offices, and Social Marketing.


• Any other task assigned by the Line Manager, and any other superior officer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. in accounting, finance, or related fields


• Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience in a similar role.


• A member of any recognized professional body will be an added advantage. E.g., ACCA, ACA, CIA, etc.


• Fluency in English both oral and written.


• Ability to present audit reports in a succinct format.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain findings and insights.


• Integrity – The candidate should demonstrate high ethical work standards.


• Travels – Ability to travel for at least 30% of the overall work schedule.


• Independence – Ability to work alone with little or no supervision.


• Diversity – Ability to change with current trends and affairs.


• Persuasiveness – Ability to effectively communicate the necessary course of action.


• Assertiveness – Be confident during the audit process and take control of the agenda.


• Reliability – They must be ready to be available for all critical audit processes by investing their time and energy.


• Good team player and strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent document review skills.


• Good judgment and strong initiative


• Candidate must be able to work under pressure with keen attention to detail.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to interact effectively with third parties.


• Strong ability to think strategically, creatively, and innovatively.


• High professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency, and results-oriented delivery on short timelines.