Senior Compliance Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Project: Shared

Project Summary
The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a UNICEF-funded early primary grades reading pilot project implemented in partnership with FHI 360 in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara states. RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 in the supported states. It will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and Integrated Qur’anic Schools (IQS in each of the states.

The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fundraises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4billion dollars in the fight against AiDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Senior Compliance Officer 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 Standards

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance with 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs that includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience in internal control function
• MS/MA in Accounting or Finance or related field with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 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.