Compliance Manager, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD), REACH at PATH

The Compliance Manager for the REACH Malaria project, is a key role dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. This position requires a determined and experienced professional with a strong public sector background in financial and operational auditing, risk management, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in ensuring adherence to complex regulations to adapt and apply them to the donor-funded context of the REACH Malaria project, ensuring all operations across 7 states are secure and transparent.

The Compliance Manager will report to the Chief of Party and will manage and monitor the implementation of internal controls, and oversee compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Operational Audits: Conduct routine audits of the financial and operational activities of all project units and state-level offices, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Monitor the implementation of internal controls, assess their effectiveness,and identify potential risks, providing recommendations for improvement to enhance the efficiency and transparency of operations.
• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: Serve as the focal point for ensuring all project operations adhere to donor (e.g., USG) and Nigerian government regulations, adapting a strong public sector compliance background to the specific needs of the project.
• Due Diligence & Fiscal Review: Conduct due diligence and review fiscal proposals and budgetary processes to ensure alignment with implementation strategies and financial accountability.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project activities for management, leveraging advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Coordination & Supervision: Effectively coordinate across multiple departments and supervise work schedules to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Capacity Building: Utilize certified training skills to build capacity among staff in areas of compliance, internal controls, and report writing.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance, complemented by a B.Sc. in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) and a Diploma in Accounting and Auditing.
• A minimum of 7 years as a Financial and Operational Auditor within a major private organization, USG funded project or public sector body.
• Proven track record in auditing departments, subsidiaries, and branches to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong ability to adapt extensive experience in a regulatory environment to the specific compliance requirements of donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying and mitigating operational risks, monitoring internal controls, and enhancing process efficiency and transparency.

Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including certified training in Advanced Excel and Microsoft Power Business Intelligence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with certified training in report writing for internal auditors and the ability to deliver presentations to large audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to relate to people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.