Control and Compliance Officer at FINDEF

Job Summary

The Control and Compliance Officer is critical to FINDEF’s program implementation. The focus of the role is on strengthening our systems and reducing financial and operational risks in our programmes. S/he will support the Management to oversee internal controls in place, effectively work and ensure FINDEF’s policies and donor regulations are being followed on field and office locations, all program participants. The role reports directly to the Executive Director acting as an independent monitor and auditor to ensure all regulations and ethical standards are adhered to.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a compliance management framework / system to monitor and ensure all legal regulations and ethical standards are adhered to.
• Improve on existing procedures and the quality of internal control, based on international best practices, donors’ requirements, and results of internal & external audits.
• Promote adherence to Code of Conduct and other applicable policies.
• Participate in the investigations of any unethical practice if/where it arises within the organization.
• Provide insight on issues that could negatively impact the organization.
• Periodically perform a risk assessment of existing procedures and practices.
• Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk and collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed.
• Tests internal controls, targeting high risk areas, including warehouses / stores, field distribution centres, inventory control, cash management, and Fleet Management.
• Documents internal control weaknesses and compliance deviations and their impact and makes recommendations to address these weaknesses.
• When necessary, collaborates with internal and external audit on investigations of whistle-blower cases, suspected fraud, mismanagement, loss of assets, etc.
• Prepares detailed reports of each compliance review and other task assignments, with prioritized findings and recommendations.
• Identifies gaps in knowledge and skills and provides recommendations for training.
• May be requested to provide training directly to staff.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related area.
• Professional certification in Accounting, Internal Audit, and /or Fraud Examination
• 3 - 4 years of experience in compliance, risk management or audit required.
• Experience in international development programs preferred.
• Excellent planning, management, and organizational skills.
• Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills with strong attention to details.
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, Hausa and Fulfude/Kanuri (preferred but not mandatory).