Compliance Officer at MSI Reproductive Choices

The Role

• The Compliance Officer will support the provision of 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 holistically 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 & 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 productiveness of controls and risk alleviation.
• Ensure employees’ actions comply 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 trainings & sensitization programmes at theregional levels.
• Conduct risk-based audits of finance, procurement, vendor management, inventory, fleet, and fixed asset processes.
• Review financial and operational transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform periodic petty cash reviews, cash counts, and expenditure verification to assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Evaluate procurement and vendor management processes to ensure transparency, value for money, and compliance.
• Conduct inventory and warehouse audits, including stock verification, reconciliations, and investigation of variances.
• Review fleet management activities, including fuel usage, vehicle utilization, maintenance, and transport controls.
• Verify the existence, safeguarding, movement, and disposal of fixed assets and ensure asset records are accurate.
• Provide spot check and compliance oversight for the Southwest (SW), North Central (NC), Northwest 3 (NW3), and Abuja Support Office (ASO).
• Prepare and monitor implementation of corrective actions, and support investigations into fraud, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses, recommend improvements, and support compliance awareness and anti-fraud initiatives across assigned regions and functions.
• Issue periodic reports to the Audit Manager summarizing results of audit findings at the centres, regional offices & the SM unit.
• Any other task assigned by the Country Director, the Line Manager, and any other superior officer

Key Experience/Qualification

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Minimum of 2 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

Skills Required:

• 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 schedules.
• 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.